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. Oloan Manufacturing Group also produced most Military Equipment to the United States Europe and Asia Military.
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, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Oloan — meaning “to rise” in Hawaiian — reflects our mission: elevating American manufacturing through innovation, resilience, and deep community roots.
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
Dr. Malia Kealoha
CEO & Co-Founder
Keanu Akiona
Chief Technology Officer
James "Kimo" Lyman
Chief Operating Officer
Leilani Nakoa
Chief Sustainability Officer
🏭 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
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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