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Corporate History
1969. Michael Arapidis, machinist, and George
Chatzoglou, specialized metal craftsman, found
INTERFOT, a small crafts-type lighting spots company.
The first spot, the 107 model, is designed for big
concrete box structures and still exists today while being
no 1 in sales
1982. The proprietary 3.000 m2 building in Metamorfosi
Attikis is raised, and serves as the current HQ of the
Arapidis Co.
1999. The sons, Dimitris Arapidis, mechanical
engineer, and Kostas Arapidis, Economist, assume key
positions in the company. They expand the product
range and launch waterproof lighting. Arapidis’ client
base now comprises over 800 warehouses throughout
Greece.
2004. Arapidis starts exporting to Europe and the Middle
East
2009. Waterproof Arapidis lighting is now unique around
the world, with 3 global patents, and is found on storage
shelves in 4 countries in the Middle East and 2 countries
in Europe
2012. The most innovative range of high quality plastic
waterproof fixtures is developed
2013. The new P series waterproof lighting is
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Manufacturing process
The Arapidis organization is
fully equipped, in all
manufacturing sectors,
producing high quality
waterproof lighting fixtures.
Our exclusive series
comprises 100% aluminum,
stainless steel, or bronze
waterproof lighting fixtures.
You can't find similar products
in any market, because of
our 3 global unique patents.
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What makes our products different
value for money: our products are 15-20% cheaper
from any European, American or Australian similar
products. We offer the best value-price relationship
that you can find
we provide a full guarantee for any waterproof
lighting fixture
patents: we have 3 world bestowed patents in
waterproof lighting fixtures
design: modern, minimal, with absolute accuracy
material: top quality material in any product range
usage environment: our waterproof lightings can be
used in any demanding environmental
conditions, like, for example, near the sea or even
on a boat
product lifetime: many competitive products have a
lifetime 1/5th of our products’ lifetime, so they
effectively cost 5 times more, since the customer
has to replace them 5 times more often
performance: all fixtures always exhibit extra
performance, compared to ordinary similar
products, and quality that remains unchanged
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What makes Arapidis unique
market knowledge: this is due to our long-term
construction experience, since 1969.
deep knowledge of new technologies regarding
construction fixtures from plastic, 100% aluminum,
cast aluminum, stainless steel and brass
3 global unique patents
full range of recessed downlights in interior or exterior
space
the manufacturing process is done in-house and is
100% controlled by us, from raw material to the final
finish
quality: our product liability rates are well below 1% of
the total production
customer support: we guarantee immediate and direct
replacement of any faulty items, at no additional
charge
phone support: available during normal working hours
at +30 2102801220
flexibility: we adapt to whatever our customers’
requirements might be
capacity: production of waterproof lightings can reach
100 items/day
extensive client base: all reputable lighting stores in
Greece, the Balkans and the Middle East