Profile
SELAS was the first cartographic company established in Cyprus in 1992 with the aim of providing high quality mapping services and products.
It consists of SELAS Mapping Services, the provider of geographical data and mapping solutions, SELAS Publications the editor and publisher of Maps, Travel Guides and geography-based publications and SELAS Research and Studies Center which undertakes the research and preparation of studies on various topics related to Geography, Ecology, History etc.
With 30 years of experience, SELAS has been established as Cyprus’s leading and award-winning cartographic company, providing all kinds of cartographic products and services from geographical data capture, map making of paper and digital maps, GIS mapping, webmapping, cartographic desktop, web and mobile applications, educational products, teaching and training in Geography and Cartography.
Our team consists of highly skilled geographers and cartographers, surveying engineers, experienced researchers, GIS professionals and editors with great experience in the fields of geography and cartography.
During its 30 years’ presence in the market, SELAS has managed to establish long-term relationships with a wide range of clients and has built an enviable reputation of providing high-quality mapping solutions for all types of businesses. SELAS has a rich portfolio of projects and has been offering its services for many years to public and semi-governmental sectors, municipalities and community boards, academic centres, private companies, telecommunications, real estate, the tourist sector, the education, exhibition and environmental centers, museums etc.
SELAS achieves its objectives by adhering to the following business characteristics:
- The quality of its products
- The innovation in its products
- Responding to the needs of the customer with continuous enrichment of its products
These are supported by:
- The management of human resources
- The use of appropriate software and equipment
- The creation of a working environment that promotes the above advantages
To achieve the above, SELAS has focused on the organization and management of the Company under the international management standard ISO 9001: 2008, as well as the compliance of the organization with the International Cartographic Standards. The organization’s management system provides procedures, processes, records and work instructions for all areas that contribute to achieve this objective.
As a member of recognized International Cartographic Societies, SELAS is strictly following Cartographic quality controls by international quality control certification bodies and leading navigation companies.
In this context, the organization sets measurable targets for improving its products, processes and resources.
SELAS organizational structure consists of:
Publishing Department
Publishing Department
SELAS is by far Cyprus’ leading publisher and the most trusted source of Maps, Street Atlases, Travel Guides and geography-based educational publications.
With 30 years experience in the Cartographic and Publishing Industry, we have produced hundreds of Road Maps and Travel Guides, Geographical Atlases and Books, Wall Maps, 3D Raised-Relief Maps and other cartographic publications.
Our award-winning Cyprus Road Maps, Atlases and Travel Guides are produced locally after intensive fieldwork, are very accurate, user-friendly and frequently revised to suit the most demanding traveller’s requirements.
We have the biggest collection of Cyprus Maps ranging from large hard copy maps to pocket size maps and a wide range of travel guides available in many languages.
We have been working very close with hundreds of clients in Cyprus and abroad for many years and have provided bespoke mapping to a wide range of clients from local authorities, the government, the tourist industry, the education sector, publishers, real estate, telecommunications, delivery companies, retail companies and organisations etc.
Once we identify the purpose of the Company’s needs, our experts can advise and propose the best mapping solutions in order to ensure they fulfill the client’s specific purpose.
SELAS PUBLICATIONS have earned excellent critiques in Cyprus and abroad:
“SELAS Maps constitute a considerable contribution to the Cartography of Cyprus. Designed according to international cartographic standards by skilful cartographers”. Centre of Geographical Studies, Cyprus.
“For detailed Cyprus town maps, the SELAS series are the most accurate available…” The Rough Guide to Cyprus.
“The Touring Guide of Cyprus is well written and beautifully presented. It is a mine of local and regional information with every town, village, archaeological site, historic monument, local tradition and landscape feature meticulously chronicled and described”. “Geography”, No.351, vol.81, UK.
GIS Services Department
GIS and Consultancy Services Department
SELAS is an award winning provider of geographical data, navigation solutions and digital mapping solutions to the European and Global markets.
SELAS has built up its own geographical database of Cyprus (MapCyprusTM), using state-of-the-art technology, photogrammetric and other methods.
SELAS has been assigned a variety of GIS projects for medium and large size public and private sector organizations that cover a wide range of industries (navigation, Government, professional catalogue services, telecommunications, retail, municipalities etc).
We have a strong experience from the implementation of the GIS projects and provided Companies with custom business solutions for data visualization/spatial analysis for decision making.
Our highly qualified experts are able to provide independent consultancy services to any organization seeking to exploit the GIS technology.
We offer consulting services in the following areas:
GIS Project management, Geospatial database design, GIS Project management,Geospatial database design,SW & HW Integration etc.
We pride ourselves for our cartographic excellence and for our strong commitment to deliver mapping services to our valued customers which correspond to the highest cartographic standards.
Research and Studies Center
Research and Studies Center
Production and Printing Department
Production and Printing Department
To achieve the production of our publications, SELAS is using the most advanced hardware and software of the market and follows quality controls for every step of production.
We have our own expert partner printer Companies in Cyprus and abroad which can undertake the production of all kind of publications from pocket size maps to large format Wall Maps, 3D Raised Relief Maps and books.
Teaching and Education Department
Teaching and Education Department
SELAS high skilled Geographers and Cartographers, have a long expertise in teaching in education and have offered training and teaching in Geography and Cartography to a large number of academics and teachers. We have worked very close with the Ministry of Education in Cyprus, Universities, colleges and schools and offered teaching and training as well as innovative geography-based educational products, thematic Wall Maps and Geographical Atlases.
Customer Service and Sales Department
Customer Service and Sales Department
SELAS Maps and Travel Guides are distributed to more than a 1,000 locations worldwide and are available in most international bookshops and libraries, on the i-bookstore and on Amazon Store. SELAS has its own authorised dealers and agents throughout the country as well as in Europe, Australia and United States.
Our product line is also available for purchase online in our eshop.
Our Sales Department is available to provide excellent customer service.
You can reach us by phone at 22336633 or email at sales@selas.com.cy.
Our mission is to satisfy our clientele worldwide with updated and innovative products and services
