ALOM History

Delivering Customer Success through Supply Chain Innovation

ALOM has spent more than 29 years transforming how supply chains operate. We help technology-driven brands compete worldwide.

Founded in June 1997 by Hannah Kain, ALOM set out to redefine global supply chain performance.

From its Silicon Valley roots, ALOM has grown into a trusted global partner serving brand-conscious Fortune 500 companies across 20 locations on five continents. Along the way, we’ve reached critical milestones in technology innovation, quality certifications, and international expansion. Each strengthening our ability to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable solutions.

As supply chains globalized and ecommerce transformed customer expectations, ALOM invested strategically in advanced technologies to provide the visibility, agility, and operational excellence modern enterprises demand.

How ALOM Grew from Startup to Global Supply Chain Partner

Today, our continued growth reflects a legacy of innovation, resilience, and leadership in an ever-evolving global marketplace.

Battery Storage

2025 – Sacramento Li-ion Battery Storage Expansion

ALOM opens fire marshal designed and approved lithium-ion battery storage area at its Sacramento location offering 1,296 protected pallet locations. Safety features:

Fire-rated walls and steel doors

Thermographic infrared heat scanning and smoke detection

In-rack ESFR-rated sprinkler system

Horizontal steel barriers separating rack levels

Incoming inventory state of charge (SOC) level monitoring

Sacramento

2024 – Sacramento Expansion

ALOM opened a new 170,000 square-foot warehouse, production, and fulfillment facility in Sacramento, CA

ALOM receives NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation

ALOM receives NABP OTC Medical Device Distributor Accreditation

ALOM 25 Year Anniversary

2022 – 25th Anniversary

ALOM marks its 25-year anniversary on June 6

ALOM publishes first annual ESG report

ALOM receives ISO 14064-1 certification

ALOM named U.S. EPA Green Power Partner

2021 – Sustainability 

ALOM launches NetZero Supply Chain Sustainability Initiative

ALOM wins Management Team of The Year Gold Stevie American Business Award

2020 – Certifications

ALOM receives SOC 2 certification

ALOM receives ISO 14001 certification

Indy

2019 – New Customer Dashboards

ALOM launches ALOM BI business intelligence dashboard

ALOM moves to new 160,000 sq. ft. Indianapolis, IN facility tripling Midwest and Eastern region operational capacity

ALOM HQ expansion ribbon cutting

2018 – Fremont, CA Expansion

ALOM celebrates 1 millionth order at growing Indianapolis, IN facility

ALOM opens EMEA HQ office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

ALOM expands Fremont headquarters adding 110,000 sq. ft. capacity

2017 – Indianapolis Expansion

ALOM opens new fulfillment and distribution facility in Indianapolis, IN

Founder, President & CEO Hannah Kain wins gold Woman of The Year in Manufacturing Stevie Award

2015 – Hong Kong Expansion

ALOM opens APAC Headquarters office in Hong Kong

2014 – Certifications

ALOM wins Gold NWBOC 2014 Eclipse Award for “Outstanding Supplier Diversity”

ALOM becomes DMSCA CMP Level 3 certified

2012 – Digital Duplication Expansion

ALOM’s digital duplication center expands to become the largest capacity in the U.S.

Founder, President & CEO Hannah Kain inducted into Silicon Valley Capital Club Wall of Fame

2011 – Canada Expansion

ALOM adds partner facility in Toronto, Canada

ALOM launches OnePrintPortal

Vistage International awards ALOM Founder, President and CEO Hannah Kain the 2011 Vistage Leadership Award

Compass

2010 – Launches Customer Dashboards

ALOM continues growth and expands into the automotive sector

ALOM global customer portal, COMPASS™, is launched to great acclaim

2009 – Opens Ireland Facility

ALOM adds global partner facility in Limerick, Ireland

Digital Print

2008 – Digital Printing

ALOM opens integrated digital print center

ALOM recognized by HOPE Services as a featured employer

2007 – Tenth Anniversary

ALOM celebrates 10th anniversary by implementing a worldwide service network

2006 – Europe Expansion

ALOM Europe launches

Founder, President and CEO Hannah Kain named 2006 Enterprising Women of the Year

ALOM recognized by Cisco Systems for Operational Excellence

2005 – Further Expansion

ALOM continues its growth and moves to larger facility giving it the largest assembly capacity on the West Coast

FDA Registered

2004 – FDA Registered

ALOM registers with FDA

2002 – GSA Certification

Constructing a new media center, ALOM continues to expand its services

ALOM receives GSA certification

Media Duplication Homepage Card Image

2000 – Acquires Duplication Company

The U.S. Small Business Administration names ALOM Entrepreneurial Success of the Year

ALOM acquires Davkore Company and its duplication capabilities

1999 – Doubles Capacity

ALOM acquires WestBay Fulfillment and its fulfillment services

ALOM doubles its space

1998 – Ecommerce Pioneer

ALOM expands rapidly and achieves its first ISO certification

ALOM becomes one of the first 3PLs to integrate ecommerce fulfillment, setting a foundation for digital supply chain services

1997 – Founded in California

ALOM founded and incorporated in California, U.S.A.

Sacramento

2024 – Sacramento Expansion

ALOM opened a new 170,000 square-foot warehouse, production, and fulfillment facility in Sacramento, CA.

ALOM receives NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation

ALOM receives NABP OTC Medical Device Distributor Accreditation

Fremont Location

2022 – Fremont Expansion

ALOM adds new 90,000 sq. ft. production and fulfillment facility at its Fremont, CA headquarters

ALOM marks its 25-year anniversary on June 6

ALOM publishes first annual ESG report

ALOM receives ISO 14064-1 certification

ALOM named U.S. EPA Green Power Partner

2021 – Sustainability 

ALOM launches NetZero Supply Chain Sustainability Initiative

ALOM wins Management Team of The Year Gold Stevie American Business Award

2020 – Certifications

ALOM receives SOC 2 certification

ALOM receives ISO 14001 certification

Indy

2019 – New Customer Dashboards

ALOM launches ALOM BI business intelligence dashboard

ALOM moves to new 160,000 sq. ft. Indianapolis, IN facility tripling Midwest and Eastern region operational capacity

ALOM HQ expansion ribbon cutting

2018 – Fremont, CA Expansion

ALOM celebrates 1 millionth order at growing Indianapolis, IN facility

ALOM opens EMEA HQ office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

ALOM expands Fremont headquarters adding 110,000 sq. ft. capacity

2017 – Indianapolis Expansion

ALOM opens new fulfillment and distribution facility in Indianapolis, IN

Founder, President & CEO Hannah Kain wins gold Woman of The Year in Manufacturing Stevie Award

2015 – Hong Kong Expansion

ALOM opens APAC Headquarters office in Hong Kong

2014 – Certifications

ALOM wins Gold NWBOC 2014 Eclipse Award for “Outstanding Supplier Diversity”

ALOM becomes DMSCA CMP Level 3 certified

2012 – Digital Duplication Expansion

ALOM’s digital duplication center expands to become the largest capacity in the U.S.

Founder, President & CEO Hannah Kain inducted into Silicon Valley Capital Club Wall of Fame

ALOM Founder, President and CEO Hannah Kain

2011 – Canada Expansion

ALOM adds partner facility in Toronto, Canada

ALOM launches OnePrintPortal

Vistage International awards ALOM Founder, President and CEO Hannah Kain the 2011 Vistage Leadership Award

Compass

2010 – Launches Customer Dashboards

ALOM continues growth and expands into the automotive sector

ALOM global customer portal, COMPASS™, is launched to great acclaim

2009 – Opens Ireland Facility

ALOM adds global partner facility in Limerick, Ireland

Digital Print

2008 – Digital Printing

ALOM opens integrated digital print center

ALOM recognized by HOPE Services as a featured employer

2007 – Tenth Anniversary

ALOM celebrates 10th anniversary by implementing a worldwide service network

2006 – Europe Expansion

ALOM Europe launches

Founder, President and CEO Hannah Kain named 2006 Enterprising Women of the Year

ALOM recognized by Cisco Systems for Operational Excellence

2005 – Further Expansion

ALOM continues its growth and moves to larger facility giving it the largest assembly capacity on the West Coast

FDA Registered

2004 – FDA Registered

ALOM registers with FDA

2002 – GSA Certification

Constructing a new media center, ALOM continues to expand its services

ALOM receives GSA certification

Media Duplication Homepage Card Image

2000 – Acquires Duplication Company

The U.S. Small Business Administration names ALOM Entrepreneurial Success of the Year

ALOM acquires Davkore Company and its duplication capabilities

1999 – Doubles Capacity

ALOM acquires WestBay Fulfillment and its fulfillment services

ALOM doubles its space

1998 – Ecommerce Pioneer

ALOM expands rapidly and achieves its first ISO certification

ALOM becomes one of the first 3PLs to integrate ecommerce fulfillment, setting a foundation for digital supply chain services

ALOM

1997 – Founded in California

ALOM founded and incorporated in California, U.S.A.