Our Story

Every great story begins with a vision – and with a person who dares to follow it.

Marios Sofokleous believed that success is not given; it is earned through faith, perseverance, and love for what you do. Despite life’s difficulties, challenges, and unexpected setbacks, he never stepped back. He saw risk as opportunity, mistakes as lessons, and dreams as destinations.

Because when passion meets determination, stories are born that endure.

However, the most defining milestone of OCRIAM was not technological – it was human.

It was the moment when Niki stood beside Marios – the woman who became the soul of the company. Believing in his vision, she left behind a successful career to share with him not only everyday life, but also the dream. From that point on, OCRIAM found its harmony: Marios’ entrepreneurial instinct united with Niki’s creative and organizational perspective, giving birth to a brand distinguished by its passion, aesthetics, and consistency.

The Beginning

In 1987, he opened his first store on Stratigou Timagia Street in Larnaca – a small workshop that stood out from the very first day. Marios crafted the furniture himself, trusting his customers without even asking for a deposit. It was a wager on trust – and he quickly won it. At the same time, he dared to invest in technology, acquiring one of the first engraving machines in Cyprus – a pioneering step that laid the foundation for a new era of production and quality.

Years of growth and bold decisions followed.

Even during difficult times, such as the financial crisis, Marios and Niki were not afraid to invest – renovating, redesigning, and dreaming again. The showroom was transformed, the company introduced Italian kitchens to Cyprus, achieved unprecedented sales, established its own factory, and solidified its name as a synonym for quality and innovation.

And when difficult days came in 2013, they stood firm.

With perseverance, with faith, and with love.

Because for them, OCRIAM was never just a company – it was family.

In 2016, with a bold renovation and a new strategy, they began again.

Today, OCRIAM continues to evolve and grow. The vision of Marios and Niki is gradually being passed on to the next generation – to their children and sons-in-law – who are taking on leadership roles, bringing with them new ideas, a modern perspective, and the same dedication to the values upon which the company was built.

Because OCRIAM is much more than a name.

It is the union of two worlds: the kitchen (or MAIRCO), where flavors, aromas, and moments that unite families are born – and MARIOC, little Marios who once dreamed of creating the most beautiful kitchens for the families of Cyprus.

Everything began in the kitchen.

It is where the home is warmed, where people share, and where lives are built. It is where little Marios envisioned a better everyday life for every homemaker, every family, every household.

From the kitchen, OCRIAM’s vision was born.
And from there, it continues – to this day – to inspire.