Timeline History

The company assumed the importation, representation and distribution of famous foreign manufacturers of musical instruments such as Steinway & Sons, Sauter, Blόthner, Hoffmann pianos, Selmer, Boosey & Hawkes, Conn wind instruments and Hammond, Elka keyboards.

The Philippos Nakas Music House was appointed by YAMAHA as the exclusive representative in Greece for the complete range of its musical instruments and HiFi equipment.

Opening of the new 5-storey building in the center of Athens at Navarinou 13 str.

Expansion in Thessaloniki with the opening of a new store.

The company expanded its activities in the field of music education by establishing the Keyboard Educational Center.

Opening of a new store in the center of Piraeus.

The company lost it's founder, Philippos Nakas, and the Greek music community a great supporter. The annual scholarships 'Philippos Nakas' were established in his honor. The company's management came in the hands of his sons, Kostantinos and George Nakas.

Establishment of the Philippos Nakas Conservatory, located in a modern building in the center of Athens, where all courses of music studies are offered to the student body.

Establishment in Nicosia of the affiliated company under the name “Nakas Music Cyprus LTD”, aiming at the expansion of the company’s activities in the market of Cyprus.

Reorganization of the company's sales network with the successful establishment of 24 specialized music stores. The company counts 10 self-owned store all over Greece after the opening of the two new stores in the cities of Serres and Corfu. At the same time the central store of Navarinou str is expanded and renovated. Its total surface became 1.500m2

Opening of the new subsidiary of the Philippos Nakas Conservatory in Thessaloniki.

The company's shares were listed on the Athens stock Exchange. The raised funds gave the possibility for the expansion of the sales network all over Greece. At the same time, the company announces the operation of its online store www.nakas.gr.

The company's headquarters were moved from 147 Skiathou Street - Athens, to the 19th km. Lavriou Avenue in Paiania, Attica, to the new office and warehouse facilities. The company obtained the ISO 9001:2000 certificate.

The shop in Nicosia moved in a new and bigger building of a total surface 400 m2, at a central point of Nicosia.

The company has developed a network of 40 stores of musical instruments and audio equipment as well as 23 special music stores throughout Greece. At the same time, the network of Nakas Paper stores is expanding with a total number of 8 stores.

Due to the recession, the company is proceeding with a restructuring of its sales network and amendment of its growth model by closing small non-profit stores and developing large and profitable stores at the same time. The company's largest store on Navarinou Street is completely renovated.

Collaboration with STAGG for Greece and Cyprus, a famous manufacturer specialized in the production of a wide range of musical instruments, professional audio products, lighting and accessories.

The company numbers a total of 20 stores, 22 music stores and 4 Nakas Paper stores in the areas of Kolonaki, Kifissia, Psychiko, Ag. Paraskevi. The company undertakes the distribution of guitars and amplifiers, the American FENDER, as an authorized distributor through a network of 17 of its own stores and 4 specialty music stores. The company undertakes the distribution of the famous handmade American TAYLOR guitars in Athens, Thessaloniki, Glyfada, as well as in Nicosia and Limassol in Cyprus.

The company managed, despite the adverse circumstances, to expand its wholesale network. It also undertakes the distribution of the products of the famous brand GIBSON-EPIPHONE (guitars, basses and their accessories) and ELECTROHARMONIX (guitar and bass pedals).

The company is granted the official representation of Steinway & Sons and creates an amazing space for the exhibition of Steinway & Sons, Boston and Essex pianos in its main store on 13 Navarinou & Mavromichali Street.

Collaboration with MARTIN for Greece and Cyprus, a leading manufacturer of acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars. Collaboration with ESP (Electric Guitars and Bass) and KURZWEIL - YOUNG CHANG (Electric Pianos, Harmonies, Classical Pianos, Synthesizer) for the distribution of their products in the Greek market.

Collaboration with ROLAND - BOSS (Musical Instruments, Professional, DJ Sound, Guitar Amplifiers, Pedals, Accessories) for the distribution of their products in Greece and Cyprus. New collaboration with PEDALTRAIN (Accessories for Musical Instruments) and STEFY (Cases for Musical Instruments).

Collaboration with the Spanish ALVARO, manufacturer of acoustic guitars, as well as with the GATOR, specialized in the manufacture of hard cases and cases of musical instruments, of high durability and quality. Nakas Paper is renamed Nakas Concept with a new logo, website and look, with a greater emphasis on quality gifts and decoration through the best collections from around the world. The company signs an exclusive distribution contract in Greece and Cyprus of BOSE professional products, BOSE PROFESSIONAL. The delivery and installation of the new YAMAHA digital consoles at the Athens Concert Hall is successfully completed, as well as the delivery of Music & Sound equipment to the Music Schools of Athens.

The company is investing in the transition of online stores (Nakas Music, Nakas Concept, Nakas Conservatory & Nakas B2B) to the new VENDALLION platform. Implementation of an investment for the installation of the new modern warehouse management system (WMS) in the company's headquarters and warehouses.