About Daman
Contact Information
Daman Products Co., Inc
1811 N. Home Street
Mishawaka, IN 46545-7267
PH: 800.959.7841 (North America & Mexico)
PH: 574.259.7841
FX: 800.241.7664 (North America & Mexico)
FX: 574.259.7665
Email: info@damanifolds.com
History
Daman Products was founded in 1976 by Jack D. Davis in Mishawaka, Indiana. At that time the manifold industry was fragmented and in its infancy. Mr. Davis' idea was to standardize bar manifolds within the hydraulic industry, while fiercely defending the belief that quality sells, and that impressing the customer at every opportunity is vital to success.
These tenets have been the foundation for our growth. Today we employ nearly 100 people, and occupy 47,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space with room for expansion.
In 1998 the company adopted a new process referred to as the Focused Factory. This process transformed traditional jobs into dynamic, vital parts of an efficient organization. Systematic continuous improvement has become a reality. Through the process our people have learned new skills, and taken on more responsibility for the success of the company.
Daman in the Community
We are
actively involved in national and local organizations. Our involvement is
driven by the need to give back to our business and local communities. In
return, we learn about our surroundings and improve our own organization.
National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) - Members
of our organization volunteer their time to help advance the hydraulic
industry through active participation on various boards within the NFPA
that promote member learning opportunities and development of industry
standards worldwide.
Fluid Power Distributors Association (FPDA) - As
associate members of this national organization, we are able to stay close
to the concerns and issues facing our customers.
Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) - Members of our company are active in this
organization as both sharers of manufacturing knowledge, and as part of
our own continuous learning process.
The AME is recognized as the leading visionary organization for
manufacturing technology.
Awards
2005 Spirit Award Finalist - Entrepreneurial Award of Distinction sponsored by Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business Indiana. This award recognizes outstanding emerging and established companies within the state of Indiana for their achievements in innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
2005 Indiana Small Business Person of the Year - The Indiana District Office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) honors Larry M. Davis, president of Daman Products Company, Inc. as Indiana’s Small Business Person of the Year.
2004 Spirit Award Finalist - Entrepreneurial Award of Distinction sponsored by Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business Indiana. This award recognizes outstanding emerging and established companies within the state of Indiana for their achievements in innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
2003 Small Business of the Year - Sponsored by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce.
1999 Growth 100 Award - Sponsored by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and given as recognition for one of Indiana's high-growth-potential companies. 1999 Corporate Award - Sponsored by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce and given in recognition of our community service.
1998 Growth 100 Award - Sponsored by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and given as recognition for one of Indiana's high-growth-potential companies.
School Partnerships
Schmucker Middle School - Annual spring business field trip. We provide students with an overview of the core functions (Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing) required to operate our business so that these students gain greater insight into career opportunities, and the application of their education.
Daman Products Athletic Association (DPAA)
The DPAA is an incorporated organization financially supported by Daman Products and its employees. It exists to improve the physical and mental well-being of our employees, and provides a vehicle for involving our people in community service.
DPAA is responsible for maintaining our free weight gym and aerobic center, and sponsors multiple softball, bowling, volleyball and basketball teams. Additionally, the DPAA and Daman Products have supported the following organizations with time and/or money:
Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County
College Financial Assistance for Employees' Children
Ken Sells Memorial Fund
Local Grade Schools
Employment Opportunities
"It is our duty to provide outstanding technological and service leadership beyond our customers' expectations so as to promote their interest, thereby ensuring continuous opportunities for our people."
This is our philosophy. It is intertwined in our operations and thought processes, and is referred to daily when our employees are faced with difficult decisions. Many of our people have this committed to memory.
Our Expectations
Referring back to our mission statement, "outstanding technological and service leadership" can be achieved only by maintaining a high standard for new hires. We have improved our screening process to ensure the people we hire have a reasonable opportunity to uphold our values, and are able to succeed at Daman Products.
When hiring, we are looking for people who are mature, have a desire to improve themselves, and want to become a vital part of a team-based organization that rewards performance.