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About

COS is the largest 100% Australian owned and operated national office products company. We are a B2B provider of products used in every space of the modern office, offering countless items from categories including technology, kitchen and cleaning, furniture, print and marketing items and office supplies for your existing office space or small office fitout.

As a member of Family Business Australia (FBA) COS has been acknowledged as a significant contributor to the everyday life and future of Australians. Our sustainable business practices allow us to quickly utilize market developments and opportunities, enabling us to deliver customer care excellence.

The COS Story

COS was founded in 1976 by Dominique Lyone, the son of an Egyptian immigrant whose household ran awayay to Australia after the 1967 6 Day War. Following in the footsteps of his daddy, the owner of a little typewriter repair work business, Dominique began a local office stationery business in Western Sydney. In those early days COS had two personnel and the leading selling item was typewriter ribbon.
40 years of extraordinary development
40 years later on COS offers over 21,000 products with over 350 personnel, and offices and warehouses in every state and area. COS is still owned and managed by Dominique, who is now joined by daughters Belinda and Amie who hold key executive roles.
COS’ development and success is a testament to Dominique’s drive, passion and vision. In 2014 he was among 4 finalists in the distinguished Ethnic Business Awards where the extraordinary development of COS from a small company to a significant contributor within the Australian economy was acknowledged and acknowledged.
COS is now the largest 100% Australian owned and operated National Office Products company. The same passion and ingenious spirit which Dominique displayed 40 years ago still remain as core values in the way we operate and assistance Australian communities.

Why Pick us?

Australian Owned

COS is a local Australian company with local Australian values. All our profits remain in Australia to grow our business and generate brand-new tasks and opportunities.
Our success is shown the broader community and we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of everyday Australians.

Over 21,000 Products

With countless products for every space in the modern office the COS all-in-one supply option makes it easy to do business. We can service multiple locations of your workplace with our substantial range of popular and ingenious products including:

• Innovation.
• Writing Instruments.
• Mailroom & Product packaging.
• Toner & Ink.
• Computer Accessories.
• Kitchen & Catering Supplies.
• Office Products.
• Print & Promo.
• Cleaning & Janitorial.
• Education Supplies.
• Business Machines.
• Workplace Security & Uniforms.
• Paper.
• Filing Solutions.
• Office Furniture.

Free Next Day Shipment

COS delivers to every corner of Australia– no matter where you are we will find you.
We want to make your purchase experience as fast and easy as possible. So we provide free, next day shipment on many orders.

Free 14 Day Returns

At COS, we are passionate about surpassing consumer expectations. We likewise comprehend that sometimes you change your mind and dream to return a product, for which will offer you online store credit.

Federal government Customers

With a large percentage of our earnings generated from the Federal government sector, COS has developed a high level of expertise providing ingenious supply solutions to all tiers of Federal government. We pride ourselves on comprehending the needs, requirements and procurement policies of Federal government customers, offering a real Australian alternative.

Extensive range of over 21,000 products

We sell products for every space in the modern office from categories including technology, kitchen area and cleaning, furniture, print and marketing items and office suppliers.

Completely equipped warehouses Australia-wide

We deliver to every corner of Australia with a next day shipment service to all capital cities and close-by local locations. Our local warehouses consistently deliver operational excellence with an unique DIFOT of over 98%.

Real performance gains and cost control through system customisation

Our Federal government expert with work with you to provide specialised solutions to attain service performance, cost control and contract compliance.

Diversity

At COS we pride ourselves on living our values of cultural and social variety. Our personnel come from over 20 different ethnic backgrounds and around half are born in a nation besides Australia.

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The principles of respect and culture tolerance are accepted by COS personnel, with approval of religious practices, flexible working arrangements for religious festivals and regular multicultural lunches. COS makes a real effort to bring in the very best skill and develop a platform for sustainable development through the shared understanding and experience of our diverse workforce.
Social Obligation.
We Give Back.
We’re passionate about sharing our success with the broader community and each year we commit 15% of our profits to Australian charities through the Lyone Foundation.
The Lyone Foundation was created in 2013 as the legacy of the Lyone household after their journey from Egypt to Australia. The Foundation permits the household to repay the kindness and assistance they received on their arrival in Australia, providing them with a platform to prosper in their brand-new country. The Foundation’s supreme objective is to contribute $1 million to Australian charities each year.
COS’ success has permitted the Lyone Foundation to make a positive contribution to disadvantaged, susceptible and marginalised individuals throughout Australia.

Muru Group

COS is the exclusive distributor of the Muru Group range of office stationery. Muru Group is a Supply Nation Licensed business founded in 2012 by CEO Mitchell Ross, a Bidjigal guy from La Perouse in south-east Sydney. Muru means “Pathway” in the language of the Bidjigal individuals and Muru Group is devoted to developing a “pathway” for Indigenous success, with the supreme objective of forging a positive legacy for future generations of Indigenous individuals.

Muru Group was selected as a COS provider due to its commitment of giving back to Indigenous communities, with a substantial portion of Muru Group’s profits going towards Indigenous community efforts.
Indigenous Engagement.

The COS Indigenous product range is quickly expanding through engagement with progressive organisations within the Indigenous sector. We include a broad range of Indigenous workplace supply products in categories such as office stationery, copy paper and kitchen area supplies.
Early Childhood Education.
Indigenous children are 20-30% less likely to fulfill national reading and numeracy requirements when going into school.

Muru Group is proudly moneying an early childhood development centre in Far North Queensland. Over 30 Indigenous children receive open door to the playgroup program with the objective to encourage their development through a structured, developmentally-based playgroup.

Computer Literacy Training

Muru Group has dealt with Indigenous communities to help in developing sustainable employment opportunities.
Muru Group CEO, Mitchell Ross, has a strong background in IT and business and frequently conducts computer literacy and mentoring programs in remote Indigenous communities.

Supply Nation

COS is a dedicated member of Supply Nation, an organisation which connects corporate and Federal government bodies with Indigenous suppliers. As a member, COS is devoted to increasing our engagement with Indigenous businesses through active networking and a proactive sourcing policy to additional develop our Indigenous range.b The last 4 years has seen a significant increase in our participation with Indigenous suppliers, with an existing annual spend in excess of $1 million.

COS was recently granted the Provider Diversity Partnership of the Year Award at the Supply Nation Link Awards. This award commemorates the success of COS’ collaboration with Muru Group, and represents our commitment to support and promote opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities throughout Australia.

Eco-Conscious Products

COS has thoroughly chosen over 2,500 eco-conscious products to help in reducing the impact on the environment. We offer priority to suppliers who demonstrate continuous development and investment in eco-friendly products to allow our customers to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Environmental Certification

COS has thoroughly chosen over 2,500 eco-conscious products to help in reducing the impact on the environment. We offer priority to suppliers who demonstrate continuous development and investment in eco-friendly products to allow our customers to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Planet-Friendliness

Frequency of Order– lowering how often you purchase not only increases your performance, it likewise decreases carbon emissions brought on by transportation.

Planet Friendly Products– acquiring products that are more planet friendly guarantees that the world’s resources are used more effectively and the impact on the environment is minimised.

Product packaging— a products product packaging can have an impact on the environment; why not consider a bigger pack size, which leads to less product packaging disposal.

COS Environmental Practices

COS takes excellent pride in being the first organisation in our industry to receive accreditation for environmental management standard ISO 14001:2004. This means that we comply with the requirements that frame world best practices for business in reducing environmental impact.

COS Warehouse Efforts

• Mindful unpacking of incoming containers to enable re-use.
• Purchase of containers made from recycled material.
• Recycling of plastic shrink wrap from pallets.
• Sky lights to increase natural lighting and minimize use of electrical energy.
• Mesh racking development permitting light to disperse throughout aisles lowering use of electrical energy.

COS Office Efforts

• Sensing unit lighting to help save power Internal KPI to manage waste to recycling per personnel ratio.
• Reduction of electrical light wattage and increased intro of sky lights.
• Use of remanufactured toner cartridges for internal printing requirements.
• Minimisation of air travel by increasing use of webinars and video conferencing.
• Internal environmental training and involvement in national environment awareness days.

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