Rooted in Hawaii,
Engineered for the World

Oloan Manufacturing Group combines aloha spirit with Industry 4.0 excellence — delivering mission-critical components, sustainable innovation, and digitalized production from the heart of the Pacific.

Our Story

Founded in 1998 by Native Hawaiian and European engineers and technology visionaries, Oloan Manufacturing Group emerged from a singular belief: the Pacific region deserves a world-class, fully digitalized manufacturing ecosystem. What began as a small additive manufacturing lab in Kailua-Kona has grown into a 950,000 sq ft smart factory, recognized by the Department of Defense as a critical industrial base partner.

We bridge traditional Hawaiian values of sustainability and stewardship with AI-driven robotics, digital twins, and green metallurgy. Today, we proudly serve aerospace, renewable energy, defense, and medical sectors across the United States and Asia-Pacific.

Oloan — meaning “to rise” in Hawaiian — reflects our mission: elevating American manufacturing through innovation, resilience, and deep community roots.

Oloan Manufacturing Facility Hawaii
950k+
sq ft smart factory
98.7%
on-time delivery rate
1,320+
advanced manufacturing experts
615+
patents in digital fabrication

Our Core Values

Malama (Stewardship)

Sustainable manufacturing, zero-waste initiatives, and renewable energy integration — protecting Hawaii’s natural beauty for future generations.

Digital First

From digital twins to AI predictive maintenance, we embrace the fourth industrial revolution with full-stack digitalization.

Hoʻohana (Collaboration)

Partnerships with local workforce, research universities, and global innovators to co-create resilient supply chains.

Excellence

AS9100D, ISO 13485, and ITAR compliance — uncompromising quality for critical applications.

🌺 Executive Leadership

CEO

Dr. Malia Kealoha

CEO & Co-Founder

PhD in Materials Engineering, former NASA propulsion lead. Advocates for sustainable aerospace manufacturing.
CTO

Keanu Akiona

Chief Technology Officer

Expert in industrial AI, robotics integration. Previously led digital transformation at Tesla Gigafactory.
COO

James "Kimo" Lyman

Chief Operating Officer

30+ years in lean manufacturing & defense logistics. Ensures operational excellence and supply chain resilience.
CSO

Leilani Nakoa

Chief Sustainability Officer

Pioneer in circular economy models and net-zero manufacturing strategies for heavy industries.

🏭 Digital Twin Factory — Hawaii HQ

Our state-of-the-art campus in Kona leverages real-time sensor data, cloud-based MES, and a fully mirrored digital twin. Every machining center, robotic arm, and quality station is connected via 5G private network, enabling predictive maintenance and 24/7 remote monitoring.

  • 200+ connected IoT devices
  • AI-driven predictive quality analytics
  • Solar + microgrid power (65% renewable)
  • On-site additive manufacturing & metallurgy lab
Oloan Advanced Robotics Factory

Community Commitment

We invest in STEM education for Native Hawaiian youth, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development. Oloan Manufacturing Group is proud to be a founding partner of the Pacific Advanced Manufacturing Training Center.

Made in Hawaii, trusted nationwide. Veteran-owned, minority-owned, and proudly American.

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