About us

Alasans s.r.o. (until April 30,2025, Donoci s.r.o.) has been operating on the Czech market with lamps and lighting for more thab a quarter of a century. Over this period, we have grown from a family business into a prominent player in both the Czech and European e-commerce sectors, as evidenced by millions of satisfied customers and recent successes in competitions ShopRoku 2024 (Heureka Group) and Digital Heroes 2023 (announced by Forbes in cooperation with the Czech branch of Google).

What is the key to our success?

Company history 

The history of Alasans s.r.o. (until April 30, 2025, Donoci s.r.o.) dates back to 1991, when its founder, Jiří Mánek, established the company with the original business plan of selling ceramics, glass, and porcelain.

Five years later, in 1996, he made a pivotal decision that changed the company’s direction – Jiří Mánek began importing and selling lighting fixtures, initially under his own name. Over the following seven years, he gained valuable experience in the lighting industry, and by 2003 he was successfully supplying goods to major Czech retail chains such as Globus, Hornbach, Bauhaus, and Obi.

Creating our own world - The World of Lighting

A significant milestone was reached in 2009 when Jiří Mánek's sons, Lukáš and Jiří Mánek Jr., joined the company. We launched our first online shop www.svet-svitidel.cz, and the wheels of growth started spinning at full speed. Over the next 12 years, our company expanded its presence into a large part of Europe and currently operates in 27 countries, ranging from Ireland to Greece, with a notable presence in Ukraine.

At present, we are expanding the offer of our online shop to include furniture and home decorations, aiming to provide our customers with a one-stop destination for all their needs when seeking inspiration for further improvement of their homes.

Alasans - uniting and simplifying

Reflecting our international growth and future strategy, starting May 2025, the company (previously Donoci s.r.o.) will operate as Alasans. We will now gradually bring some of our activities together under this brand.

Our People

The flawless functioning of the company and the ability to grow consistently are undoubtedly prerequisites for success. Equally important, however, are our employees.

Each employee, including part-time staff, plays a crucial role. However, without the right helmsman, no ship can sail in the right direction. The true founder, Jiří Mánek Sr., was joined in 2009 by his two sons, Lukáš and Jiří Mánek Jr.

In 2021, the day-to-day management of Alasans was handed over to the new CEO, Darek Matwikow. The company's leadership was further complemented by Tomáš Mikletič in the role of CMO.

We cannot overlook the contributions of all our other employees. Since 2015, when we had 65 employees, their ranks have grown to around 300 employees who contribute to the company's operations. To each and every one of them, we express our gratitude for their dedication and hard work. We value you.

Join us

Alasans s.r.o. offers opportunities to capable individuals. Thanks to our long-term expansion, we are not only seeking specialists but also enthusiastic juniors. We provide our employees with the support of a strong, stable yet dynamic company, opportunities for self-realization, and convenient access from the Blansko region. The attractiveness of Alasans as an employer is evident from the fact that we can attract talents even from nearby Brno.

You can find the current list of open positions here.

Nela Šenková, Product Department Team Leader

I enjoy working for Alasans because when a person shows dedication and effort, the company provides opportunities for personal development. In my work, I feel supported by both the team and superiors, and no matter what challenges we face, I know we will overcome them together. I am glad to work in a successful Czech company where we learn from one another.

Vojtěch Wilczek, Logistics Manager

I am pleased to work in a purely Czech company with a reach across all of Europe. Every day brings new challenges for me, and together with a proactive team, we tackle them head-on. This is how we progress and shape the company's future together.

Monika Pilátová, E-commerce Manager

At Alasans, I particularly appreciate the friendly approach and openness. It is possible to bring ideas or issues directly to the company's management. Thanks to the rapid growth of the company, you can find opportunities for career advancement at Alasans. Nevertheless, we remain flexible - decision-making doesn't take years, and often, a simple coffee chat in the kitchen is all it takes.

Remaining true to Blansko

We deliver our goods from Blansko, where the company was founded, to all of Europe, and we know that precision in warehouse operations and logistics is essential. After all, the expansion of our warehouse and logistics departments reflects the growth of Alasans. With the increasing demand for our goods and the ongoing expansion of our assortment in recent years, the need for larger warehouse spaces has gradually grown. Therefore, investing in a new warehouse turned out to be a logical strategic step.

From the end of 2023 through the summer of 2025, we gradually reconstructed and built several new facilities, which enabled us to double the size of our warehouses to a total of 35,000 m² and transform them into a modern logistics center. This includes a new high-bay warehouse for 4,500 pallet positions with a height of 19 meters.

And not only that — along with increasing capacity, we also implemented the new mySTOCK® WMS system from Kvados a.s., which, with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning, optimizes warehouse processes. This automation helps streamline picking and order preparation, so customers can enjoy their purchases sooner.

What our expanded logistics center has brought:

• We doubled warehouse space to 35,000 m²

• The average order dispatch time has been reduced from 12 hours to just 4 hours

• We can now process up to 10,000 orders per day

• Thanks to optimization and automation, packing productivity has increased 2.5 times

• Modern facilities and ergonomic workplaces improve warehouse employees’ working conditions and make their jobs easier

• We are transforming a former brownfield into a modern logistics center

• We provide stable employment opportunities and career growth for local residents

A light for the world around us

We realize that over the years, we have become an integral part of the local community and society, which has an impact on the surrounding world and the environment. Therefore, we strive to improve the lives of people around us and bring hope, optimism, and positive change. Whether it's supporting athletes, illuminating local Christmas markets, or helping families in need - we always try to be where we are needed. We want to be not only a successful but also a beneficial company and an example of a responsible approach.

Partnership with the You Dream We Run charity Run

For four seasons now, we have been a proud partner of the You Dream We Run charity run. As part of this partnership, in addition to a financial donation, we also help by registering employees and purchasing competition t-shirts for them. Every year, we gather in large numbers for the event, enjoy a day of sports together, and contribute to the fund with the kilometers we run, which is then distributed among the registered dreams.

Supporting local sports

Sports connect us and bring joy. That's why we support local sports clubs such as Atlas Blansko Floorball Club and Boxing Club Blansko. We believe that investing in young athletes is an investment in the future.

A Light for Christmas Markets

Christmas is a time of light and joy. That's why we became a partner of the Christmas markets in Blansko, helped illuminate the stage and sales stands, and thus contributed to creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Helping Where It's Needed

Our involvement goes beyond large projects. We also support smaller initiatives and individuals who find themselves in need. Notable support this year includes a financial donation to the Brno Center for Cardiovascular and Transplant Surgery for the purchase of hospital beds. Additionally, we provide ongoing assistance to local families facing troubles, as well as supporting local groups such as fishermen and firefighters. In recent years, we have also participated in the "Koláč pro hospic" (Cake for Hospice) initiative organized by the Diocesan Charity Brno, and supported children with cancer through a charity auction held by the Krtek Children's Oncology Foundation.