The keyword
to your safety
DOMUS. 105 YEARS HISTORY
SINCE 1916
Lock Industry DOMUS is the key for the quality in the doors of the Greek house
DOMUS. We believe it, we make it!
What we believe in is what we make. That is why in DOMUS our philosophy is based on three basic disciplines, QUALITY -SAFETY – FUNCTIONALITY. We work within this frame and we will continue to do so in the future.
DOMUS produces more than 500 products. Its business takes place in Greece and abroad, as well as covering every sector of safety. Today DOMUS manages to offer its clients, maximum security combined with aesthetics.
Realizing that quality and development of new products are essential factors of its success, it invests in continuous research in order to offer products that correspond to its consumers’ needs.
The company’s most important capital is its human resources. Its people are carefully selected for their values and they are the reason the company thrives in today’s competitive world.
DOMUS is here today to make the difference and to continue its effort to contribute for a more secure and beautiful world!
PHILOSOPHY
DOMUS is trying daily to inspire the corporate values of employees and expects them to be confirmed through the everyday at work.
In summary these are:
The focus on customer needs
The continuous development of our people
The emphasis on tasks that bring added value
The continuous improvement of our services and of the finished products
The consistency with our commitments
The unity of each employee with corporate objectives
The cooperation, team spirit and positive people relations
The willingness, interest, work effort and the availability of the employee in the event of special circumstances
The citizenship and sociability
All of the above must be not only acceptable, but the “values” of each employee of the DOMUS. The aim is the efficient working atmosphere, with compatible people and with whom we can work together, in DOMUS, of which we ourselves are providing the environment and defining its identity.
DOMUS DEVELOPED A MODERN
OPERATIONAL STRATEGY
AND MEASURES ADAPTED TO A MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL UNIT THAT MAKE IT
COMPETITIVE AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.
Under this strategy; constantly investigating needs of Greek and foreign market to develop new products and improve existing ones. This seeks, through creative, quality and organizational flexibility, not only through quantitative increases in specific products, taking into account the needs of customers – partners.
The high demands of our customers for new products, advanced security and technical knowledge are met through direct and daily contact with them, with experienced staff who provide the necessary technical support and expertise for the implementation and operation of our products.
DOMUS "UNLOCKING"
ITS HISTORY
Since 1916, DOMUS locksmith is the "key" for quality in the doors of the Greek home. Undoubtedly, it is the leading Greek company in the field of door safety. Exports reached the Arab countries and as a result IΒΜ asked DOMUS to create and produce a modular base for its computers.
A 105 year old story of hard work still continues. DOMUS commits to continue providing high quality products, making an example of itself to all its stakeholders.
105 YEARS HISTORY
In 1902, the grandfather of our current CEO, Mr.Ioannis Kounelis went to Piraeus with his family from the Turkish occupied Serres and studied at the Engineering School of Piraeus Association. He worked from its establishment in the well-known company of Mr. Evangelos Mytilineos and was his right-hand man.
In the year 1916, he manufactured by himself the first small molds in order to make metal parts for trunks.
In 1920, he set up the first small factory located in 36 Thivon Avenue and startsmakingmetal cans for gunpowder.
In 1936, the second generation has entered, Vasilis and Theodoulos, sons of Ioannis Kounelis
and then the small factory starts making various metal parts for military equipment.
In 1940, the small enterprise “KOUNELIS” began to produce for the first time in Greece products that until then, the wholesalers supplied themfromabroad. Items such as buckles, latches, handles, trunk locks, etc.
In 1950, Vasilis and Theodoulos, start producing accessories for doors & windows. In 1951, the first Greek quality lock “PICCOLO”, the windows latches “REX” and the mortise locks “JACKSON” are been made in 208 Thivon Avenue.
In 1972, DOMUS SA starts its export activity with the first sale to Lebanon and from there to the Gulf region. In 1976, the 3rd generation takes over, Ioannis Kounelis (our current CEO) and Dimitrios
Kounelis, while the company starts producing high security locks for all kind of profiles.
In 1984, our famous 20mm Mortise Lock is designed, produced and becomes the landmark for the further development of DOMUS SA.
In 1990, DOMUS SA was chosen by IBMto develop the production of a new type of flexible base for supplying the screens of its computers.
In 1997, the lock and cremon “DSL” is designed and produced. It becomes an instance hit and gains a special place in the market, thanks to its functionality and easy installation.
In 2009, the company defines the New Era. DOMUS SA still innovates with the system D-FENDER for sliding aluminiumwindows, themulti locking points locks TOP GEAR, the full range of Handles, the innovative EURO handle with antimicrobial coating and the Hook locks for metal constructions.
Since 2017 Domus is the leader in the antimicrobial treatment of the EURO handles. Now
Domus, responding to the needs of today’s reality, launches the “New Domus Antimicrobial Era”, with a complete antimicrobial product series, which includes all it’s premiumproducts,
such as the X-100 Tilt & Turn Mechanism, Cremon for Opening Windows, DSL61 Door Handles, EURO Door Handles, DSL Locks, D-FENDER and WK+ Extra Safety Lock.
It’s a great opportunity for the manufacturer or end-consumer to use a product to protect themselves from germs for a lifetime, with certified antimicrobial treatment that suspends
the development of the bacteria up to 99,96%.
Today, after 105 years DOMUS SA prides itself for being the biggestmanufacturing company in Greece, expanding its export activities inmore than 40 countries, which are also the biggest turnover of the company.
Export activity of Domus
We are in 3 continents with a 40 years’ experience
Despite the problems and the huge decline in the construction industry in the domestic market, the company has managed to remain financially healthy thanks to its always growing export activity to countries in Middle East, Africa, Balkans, etc. With huge experience in foreign trade, over 40 years, DOMUS has developed long-term commercial relationships with major foreign companies, which trust and promote its products to millions of consumers. The excellent quality of the products and its services have made the company leader in many foreign markets among leading European companies.
HUMAN RESOURCES
DOMUS supports the upward trend in both the quality of its products and the quality of people. Domus, always seeking to recruit young people who demonstrate talent, determination and desire to develop, aims for a long-term and fruitful cooperation with the company.
The Human Resources Department is daily trying to inject values such as team spirit, cooperation, commitment, ethics and honesty of employees and expects them to be confirmed through the everyday at work. The aim is the efficient working atmosphere, with people with whom we collaborate and cooperate in DOMUS of which we ourselves are providing the environment and defining its identity.
All of us in DOMUS are seeking one common goal, which is intertwined with the company's strategy. This requires the creative contribution of the entire workforce and full coordination of its functions. The just and efficient organization, the compliance with company rules and procedures and the coexistence of individual and corporate objectives are the success of this strategy.
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ΟRGANISATION & FACILITIES
ORGANIZATIONAL CORROSION
PRODUCTION & UNIT
EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS
The organizational structure of the company includes Divisions/Directorates:
• FINANCE • COMMERCIAL • EXPORTS • HUMAN RESOURCES • RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT • QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL • PLANNING AND LOGISTICS • WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION • TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT • PRODUCTION
The production is located in total area 4,000m2 and operates through computerized environment. The company employs more than 100 people. The departments of production includes:
• Foundry • Cutting layout parts coils
• Intermediate phases (configurations, welds, links etc.) • Finishing • Manufacture of cylinders high-security • Assembly and final checkout • Packaging • Raw material, Intermediates and Warehousing ready product
All the special equipment is produced by the qualified personnel of the company or by partner companies always with the supervision of the Technical Department
The raw materials, the produced parts and all final products are controlled under the directives approved quality control with each new product and finished product is tested according to European standards in the company's test lab.
The factory cooperates with accredited and same philosophy sub-contractors, serving the needs of the production.