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COS (Complete Office Supplies) is an Australian based B2B supplier of technology, kitchen & cleaning, furniture, print and promo and office supplies. COS has remained privately owned since the business was founded in 1976 by Dominique Lyone. He is still actively involved in the company as Managing Director.

History
COS was founded in 1976 with two employees selling typewriter ribbons and ink from a combined office and warehouse is opened in Macquarie St, Parramatta, New South Wales.

In 1978 the Sydney office relocated to larger premises. In 1984 COS opened its first retail store in St Marys, New South Wales and later that year a 2nd retail store in Parramatta.

In 1990 an office in Brisbane was opened, followed by Newcastle in 1991 and Adelaide 1998.

In 1998 COSnet the businesses e-commerce platform was launched.

In 2001 the Canberra office opened and the Sydney offices were moved to bigger premises in Huntingwood.

In 2004 the Melbourne office was opened and Amie Lyone (Dominique’s daughter) joined the business as the head of HR and operations.

In 2006 Lyone's eldest daughter Belinda Lyone joined the business as head of marketing, sourcing and replenishment.

In 2011 Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney branches all relocated to bigger premises.

In 2013 the Sydney head office was relocated to a custom built building in Lidcombe. That same year the Lyone Foundation was established, 15% of COS profits are donated through the foundation to Australians in need.

Awards

 * 2016 Family Business Australia Next Generation Awarded to Belinda Lyone for successfully navigating the path to leadership in a family business.
 * 2016 Australian Business Award for Community Contribution. The recognizes COS’ contributions to Australian welfare through the Lyone Foundation
 * 2015 Supply Nation Supplier Diversity Partnership of the Year Award - This award represents COS’ commitment to supporting and promoting opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities and refers specifically to COS ongoing partnership with the above mentioned Muru Group.
 * 2014 Ethnic Business Awards – COS was one of four finalists from over 600 entrants in this prestigious award. The tenacity, drive and vision of Dominique Lyone to grow COS from a small business to a major contributor within the Australian economy was acknowledged and recognised.
 * 2013 Masters Builders Association Award - Excellence in Construction The state-of-the-art COS head office and national distribution centre was formally recognised for excellence in design, function and aesthetics.
 * 2013 Executive PA Magazine Award - Employer of the Year (First Runner Up) as a testament to the value of the COS workplace culture.
 * 2013 Australian Business Award – Innovation

Community
In 2013 COS established the Lyone Foundation, to which COS donates 15% of our profits each year to help those Australians facing challenging times. So far $3 million has been contributed to the foundation. This has allowed the foundation to make contributions to charities including St Vincent de Paul Society, Cottage by the Sea, The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Association of Australia and Dress for Success.