Storage products, IT accessories and consumer electronics

Diskus group

DISKUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Currently DISKUS companies operate in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia.
The company was founded in 1991 in then Czechoslovakia.
Since that time its specialization and main business focus have been international trade, distribution of data storage devices and IT consumer goods and services in the fields of data recording and archiving.
The group of brands represented by DISKUS includes Verbatim, Imation Sony, IBM, Memorex, Philips, Iomega and others.
In reaction to developments on the IT market DISKUS set up regional branch offices throughout the Czech Republic and established sister companies in Slovakia (1993) and in Poland (2008).  In those, and in several other European countries, DISKUS supplies retail chains, specialized IT sellers and corporate clients.  Of course a well-functioning e-shop and other marketing resources along with means for online communication with customers are a given.

The main competitive advantages for companies in the DISKUS Group are their excellently-managed logistics, their experience in foreign trade and their long-term, good contacts with suppliers.
DISKUS is the exclusive distributor for Thrustmaster.
DISKUS is an authorized distributor for Aiptek, Apacer, Armor, Avery, Deko, Dynavix, Exabyte, Freecom, IBM, Imation, Iomega, Kensington, Kingmax, Kodak, Lite-On, Memorex, Philips, PQI, Sony, Sun, TDK, Tucano, Verbatim, etc.
DISKUS is a Diamond distributor of IBM data tapes.

DISKUS is a founding member of the Czech Association for Digital Storage Media and Players (DSMP)and is a member of the Czech-German Chamber of Commerce.  It strongly adheres to environmentally-sound principles in its business operations and supports the recycling of all technological waste.


The DISKUS business group currently consists of
DISKUS, spol, s r.o., CR headquartered in Prague with branch offices in Brno and Ostrava
DISKUS, s.r.o., Slovakia headquartered in Partizánske with a branch office in Bratislava
DISKUS Polska, o.z.p. headquartered in Cracow
The following companies, DISKUS dataservis, spol. s. r.o  and
DISKUS multimedia, spol, s r.o., both headquartered in Prague, are also active within the group. These companies specialize in manufacture and service/repair activities.

DISKUS PL

DISKUS Polska sp. z o.o. (www.diskus.pl) belongs to one of the biggest corporate groups operating in Poland and the Czech & Slovak Republics.  It specializes in

·    product distribution, mainly that of data media tapes manufactured by the world’s most important information technology suppliers (IBM, Imation, Sun Microsystems, HP, Exabyte and others);
·    distribution of storage systems and data media tapes services - storage cabinet distribution (EDP, Russ-Basset);
·    production of Tri-Optic labels/barcodes;
·    providing professional services for optimization (OptimizeIT) and Degauss fields designed to meet the specific needs of each customer.

OptimizeIT (www.optimizeit.pl), optimizing IT resources at data centers - which helps to protect the environment, i.e. supporting  "Green IT" principles.
De-Gauss (www.de-gauss.pl), complete service for degaussing, erasing and destroying data media products (including tapes & hard drives).
IT Advertising (www.itreklama.pl), IT gadgets for marketing agencies, current and corporate customers.

The company’s headquarters, as well as its warehouse, is located in Cracow.  This office services the entire Polish market.  In cases of emergency, DISKUS Polska might ship or service products from warehouses located in Prague (Czech Republic) or Partizánske (Slovakia).  The company sells its products and services both in Poland and abroad.

DISKUS PL customers are guaranteed quick access to up-to-date business, technical and marketing information.  The company guarantees the fast introduction of new products and offers professional service and support programs as well.
The company’s reputation is built upon two key principles: professionalism and partner trust.  Its success is, to  a large degree, the result of customer involvement and participation.  Thus, the company takes all necessary steps to deliver the highest quality products and services.  DISKUS Polska offers each customer:

•    tailor-made, reasonable pricing plans
•    active marketing support
•    up-to-date business and technical information
•    24-hour delivery
•    efficient warranty services

DISKUS CZ

Distribution

We are a distribution company specialized in the sale of data storage products, IT accessories and consumer electronics.  Our activities impact the development of new technologies and the strength of the brands we represent.  We distribute the products of top global manufacturers of data storage and data transfer media.


Services – Custom-made Manufacturing

We offer the custom-made manufacture of CDs/DVDs, including packaging and printing, data duplication on CD/DVD, USB Flash and memory cards.

IT Advertising Services

We offer a broad portfolio of USB products suitable for advertising and promotional purposes.  We create these based on customers‘ specific wishes.

Operations

DISKUS was founded in 1991 and currently operates on the Czech, Slovak and Polish markets.

We distribute

-    optical data media produced by Imation, Kodak, Memorex, Philips, Sony, TDK and Verbatim
-    flash data media produced by Imation, Kingmax, Memorex, Philips, PQI and Verbatim
-    portable hard disks from Imation, Iomega, Memorex and Verbatim
-    professional data tapes from HP, IBM, Imation, Sony, SUN and TDK
-    printers from Canon, Epson, HP and others
-    GPS navigation devices from Dynavix
-    consumer goods produced under the Armor, Canon, Epson, HP and other brands
-    peripheral consumer electronics from Philips and TDK

and other products that we continually add to our stock.

Our Goal

- to obtain the lead position on the market for portable data storage media, consumer goods and peripheral consumer electronics.

DISKUS Group web-sites include

www.diskus.cz
www.diskus.sk
www.diskus.pl
www.lisovani.cz
www.itreklama.cz

Company Certifications and Documents

Entry in the Commercial Register - DISKUS, spol. s r.o. - download.
Proof of registration - DISKUS, spol. s r.o. - download.
Proof of recycling authorization - REMA, EKOKOM.
Trade license (purchase of goods for intended further sale and sale of goods)  - download.
Trade license (facilitating trade and services) - download.
Trade license (manufacture, copying, recording and distribution of audio and audio-visual recordings) - download.
Trade license (packaging activities) - download.

The history of DISKUS

1991:  DISKUS spol. s r.o. is established in Czechoslovakia.  The company obtains a distribution agreement with SENTINEL, N.V.  Growth in number of contracts with software companies.  Sales of tailor-made embossed disks.  The company has 3 employees.
1992:  Diskette duplication.
1993:  Set up of DISKUS, s.r.o. in Slovakia.  Opening of branch offices in Brno and Ostrava.  DISKUS signs distribution agreement with Imation Europe.  Further company development.
1994:  Distribution of CD optical media, expansion of tailor-made, embossed CD production.
1995:  Company signs contract with Verbatim GmbH.  DISKUS now has 12 employees.
1996:  Expansion of the portfolio to include the Philips, Sony and Traxdata brands, CD duplication.
1997:  Establishment of the DISKUS multimedia, spol. s r.o. company in the Czech Republic.  Production of multi-media presentations.
1998:  Opening of main operational facility in a reconstructed building at Sokolovská 154 in Prague 8.  The company now has 25 employees – turnover and profit are growing.
2000:  DISKUS becomes a „Diamond“ distributor for IBM data tapes.  Company grows to 35 employees.
2001:  Company expands to include Memorex brand.
2002:  The company’s offices and storage facility in Prague 8 are damaged during massive floods.  Thanks to the hard work of all employees business operations continue uninterrupted.
2004:  Growth in CD/DVD production and embossing.  DISKUS now has 48 employees.
2006:  Separation of manufacture and service/repair activities – the DISKUS dataservis, spol. s r. o. company is set up in the CR.  DISKUS becomes distributor of optical media and accessories for the TDK brand.
2007:  Expansion of offering to include tailor-made production of USB Flash products for promotional purposes – IT Advertising.
2008:  Establishment of DISKUS Polska o. z. p. in Cracow.  The Polish company focuses on the distribution and servicing of data tapes.  DISKUS begins to distribute consumer electronics.

DISKUS SK

Beginnings
The company was set up in 1994.  Since its early days it has focused on the sale of storage media, at the time computer diskettes.  It later added duplication and embossing services.
Commercial Distribution
As technologies developed the company expanded its portfolio to include other products such as new CDs, DVDs, BDs, memory cards, USB keys, external hard drives, IT consumer goods, duplicators for CDs/DVDs/BDs, multi-media and peripheral devices.  Data tapes are an important part of the product portfolio.
CD, DVD, BD Production
IT Advertising
The company also developed a broad array of services for recordable devices:  small-series and big-series CD, DVD, and BD production, packaging and print, CD-R and DVD-R embossing, storage (warehousing) and tailor-made distribution of these media.
The company mainly focuses on embossed USB keys for advertising and promotional purposes.  This is done to according to customers‘ specific wishes.
Brands
The company distributes the following brands:
AC link, Aiptek, Armor, Avery, AF Cleaning, HP, Exabyte, Fortis, IBM, Imation, Iomega, Kensington, Kingmax, Kodak, Memorex, Philips, Sony, TDK, Thrustmaster, Verbatim and others.
Basic company details:
Name:  DISKUS, s.r.o.
Headquarters:  Víťazná 234, 958 04 Partizánske
Company ID No.:  34098861
VAT ID No.:  SK2020418224
Commercial Registry:  Trenčín County Court (Okresný súd Trenčín), Section: Sro, Entry No.: 19011/R

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