15,000+ manufacturing businesses call Hawaii home
From food processors in Kalihi to boat builders in Kona, Hawaii has a thriving manufacturing ecosystem — and every one of them needs raw materials.
The Challenge for Local Manufacturers
Most manufacturers buy materials from big box retailers who mark up prices 30-50% above mainland costs — on top of already high shipping to the islands.
Big box stores stock what sells to consumers, not what manufacturers need. Specialty grades, bulk quantities, and industrial specs are hard to find locally.
When mainland supply chains hiccup, Hawaii feels it first and worst. Small manufacturers cannot afford production shutdowns waiting for materials.
Raw Mat Industries imports lumber, plastics, and steel directly to Hawaii — cutting out the middlemen so local manufacturers get fair pricing and reliable supply.
Manufacturing Sectors We Serve
Hawaii's manufacturing base is more diverse than most people realize.
Food & Beverage
Coffee roasters, bakeries, breweries, and specialty food producers serving local and export markets.
Construction & Fabrication
Concrete producers, metal fabricators, cabinet makers, and building component suppliers.
Printing & Packaging
Commercial printers, packaging manufacturers, label makers, and signage companies.
Apparel & Textiles
Aloha shirt makers, screen printers, embroidery shops, and textile manufacturers.
Marine & Boat Building
Boat builders, marine equipment manufacturers, and repair facilities.
Furniture & Woodworking
Custom furniture makers, cabinetry shops, and woodworking studios.
Plastics & Rubber
Plastic fabricators, acrylic shops, rubber product manufacturers, and molding operations.
Electronics & Tech
Circuit board assembly, defense electronics, and renewable energy components.
Manufacturing by Island
Oahu's airport industrial district is the heart of it all — but manufacturing happens across every major island.
Oahu
Honolulu airport industrial district is the hub — warehouses, fabrication shops, and factories line the Mapunapuna and Kalihi areas.
Maui
Food processing, construction materials, and specialty manufacturing centered around Kahului.
Big Island
Coffee processing, macadamia operations, and growing construction manufacturing in Kona and Hilo.
Kauai
Smaller-scale food production, construction materials, and artisan manufacturing.
Other Islands
Lanai, Molokai, and smaller communities with niche manufacturing operations.
Part of Hawaii's manufacturing community?
Tell us what raw materials you need. We'll get you pricing within 1 business day — no big box markup, no middlemen.
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