Almo

What Almo does

Almo Corporation is a Philadelphia-headquartered, privately held wholesale distributor founded in 1946 and self-described as the largest independent distributor of appliances, consumer electronics, professional A/V equipment, furniture, and housewares in the United States. The company operates through four sales divisions supported by nine strategically located distribution facilities encompassing more than 2.5 million square feet of warehousing, distributing name-brand product lines from manufacturers such as Bosch, LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE, KitchenAid, Electrolux, and Sharp to retail and reseller partners. Almo's go-to-market is exclusively B2B, selling only to qualified resellers with state reseller tax IDs, and it provides no-fee, no-minimum-order terms to its distribution partners.

The company is organized around three primary sub-brands — Almo Pro AV (professional audio-visual technology, services, and expertise for integrators, consultants, and dealers), Almo Consumer (consumer electronics for major and specialist retailers), and Almo Appliances (major and premium appliances to more than 2,000 independent dealers) — and operates secondary lines in commercial drone solutions, hospitality FF&E and AV, and home/outdoor living products. Underlying capabilities include inventory management, eCommerce fulfillment for online retail partners, and a logistics platform supported by sustainability investments such as rooftop solar across 740,000+ sq.ft. of warehousing and a biogas partnership at its Buffalo facility.

Since 2021, Almo has operated as part of Nexora (formerly DCC Technology), a global group of specialist technology businesses, sitting alongside JAM Industries on Nexora's North American platform. Almo's stated revenue model is hardware distribution complemented by value-added professional services (marketing, sales, technical support, and order fulfillment), with pricing handled through quote-based reseller channels rather than public disclosure. Leadership is anchored by President & CEO Warren Chaiken and President Troy Draper, with the company employing approximately 600-800 people across its US footprint.

Name

Almo

Legal name

Almo Corporation

Website

http://www.almo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Almo Corporation is the largest independent US distributor of appliances, consumer electronics, professional A/V equipment, furniture, and housewares, operating four sales divisions and nine distribution facilities serving more than 2,000 dealers and Pro AV integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423690)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Electronics (Audio/Video/TV) Distribution (CRAOACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cameras, Imaging & Drones Distribution (CRAOACAH), Wearables & Personal Electronics Distribution (CRAOACAI)

Keywords

• Appliance distribution
• Consumer electronics distribution
• Professional AV distribution
• Wholesale housewares
• Commercial drone solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Distribution: Almo distributes physical products including appliances, consumer electronics, professional A/V equipment, furniture, housewares, and drones to retailers across the United States.
2. Professional Services: Value-added services including personalized marketing, sales support, technical support, and order fulfillment services for retail and reseller partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Almo Corporation is the largest independent distributor in the United States of major appliances, consumer electronics, professional A/V equipment, furniture, housewares, and commercial drones. Operating through three specialized business divisions (Almo Pro AV, Almo Consumer, and Almo Appliances), the company distributes name-brand products to more than 2,000 independent dealers, integrators, and major retailers across 9 strategically located distribution facilities encompassing over 2.5 million square feet of warehousing.

Product overview

Almo Corporation operates as a multi-divisional wholesale distributor of appliances, consumer electronics, professional A/V equipment, furniture, and housewares serving retailers across the United States. The company offers three specialized business divisions: Almo Pro AV (Professional Audio-Visual) providing AV technology and services to integrators and dealers; Almo Consumer serving major and specialist retailers with consumer electronics; and Almo Appliances distributing major and premium appliance brands to independent dealers. The company distributes an extensive portfolio of name-brand products including LG, Samsung, Bosch, Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, Sharp, Electrolux, Honeywell, Nespresso, and many others. Almo supports its distribution operations with state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure including 9 regional distribution facilities, over 2.5 million square feet of warehousing, inventory management systems, and eCommerce fulfillment capabilities. The company also offers drone solutions for commercial applications and maintains sustainability initiatives including solar energy and biogas programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Almo Pro AV: Leading specialist distributor of professional AV technology, services, and expertise to integrators, consultants, and dealers across North America.
• Almo Consumer
• Almo Appliances
• Almo Professional AV & Electronics
• Almo Hospitality
• Almo Drone Solutions
• Almo Major Appliances
• Almo Premium Appliances
• Almo Home & Living

Products and services

• Almo Pro AV (Professional Audio-Visual Distribution) A leading specialist distributor providing professional AV technology, services, and expertise to integrators, consultants, and dealers across North America.
• Almo Consumer (Consumer Electronics Distribution) A state-of-the-art consumer electronics distribution operation serving some of the largest and specialist retailers in the country, providing products for today's digital lifestyle.
• Almo Appliances (Major and Premium Appliances Distribution) Distributes trusted household and luxury appliance brands to more than 2,000 independent dealers across the United States, supporting major home appliances including high-end kitchen and refrigeration, as well as outdoor living products such as grills and patio furnishings.
• Almo Drone Solutions Innovative commercial drone technology, professional services, and expert training for commercial applications.
• Almo Hospitality (FF&E and Pro AV) FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) offerings, Pro AV solutions, and personalized service for the hospitality market.
• Almo Home & Living (Furniture and Housewares) Housewares and furnishings for indoor and outdoor spaces, including air conditioners, outdoor furniture, and seasonal products designed to keep customers shopping year-round.
• Logistics and Distribution Services Comprehensive distribution services including 9 strategically located distribution facilities, over 2.5 million square feet of warehousing, inventory management, eCommerce fulfillment, and personalized expert marketing, sales and technical support for retail and reseller partners.
• Major Appliance Brands Portfolio Portfolio of major appliance brands including Bosch, Broan, Electrolux, Forno, Frigidaire, GE, Kelvinator, Keystone, LG, MagicChef, Norpole, Sharp, Veetsan, and Waste King offered to retail dealers throughout the United States.
• Home & Outdoor Living Brands Portfolio Extensive portfolio of home and outdoor living brands including AFLighting, Amana, Breville, Cuisinart, Danby, Delonghi, Emerson, Friedrich, Haier, Honeywell, KitchenAid, Lasko, LG, Nespresso, Panasonic, RCA, Samsonite, Samsung, Sharp, TCL, Whirlpool, and many others.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingram Micro: Ingram Micro is one of the world's largest IT and consumer electronics distributors, serving resellers and retailers globally. It overlaps directly with Almo's consumer electronics and Pro AV distribution but operates at a vastly larger scale and broader category footprint.
• TD SYNNEX: TD SYNNEX (formed from the merger of Tech Data and SYNNEX) is a leading global IT and consumer electronics distributor. It competes with Almo in Pro AV and consumer electronics channels but spans a far broader IT product portfolio including enterprise hardware and software.
• Wesco International: Wesco International is a large-scale US distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products. While primarily focused on industrial and electrical distribution, Wesco overlaps with Almo in Pro AV, communications equipment, and electronics distribution to commercial resellers.

Direct peers

• JAM Industries: JAM Industries is Almo's sister company under Nexora's North American platform, distributing pro AV, consumer electronics, musical instruments, and specialty products. It is directly comparable as a specialty distribution business operating under the same parent and overlapping product categories.
• ScanSource: ScanSource is a leading distributor of specialty technology products including Pro AV, communications, and security solutions. It directly competes with Almo Pro AV in serving integrators and resellers with similar audio-visual and communication technology lines.
• D&H Distributing: D&H Distributing is a major US distributor of consumer electronics, Pro AV, home appliances, and IT products to resellers and retailers. Its multi-category distribution model and reseller-dealer focus closely parallel Almo's three-division structure.
• Nationwide Marketing Group: Nationwide Marketing Group is a buying and services group for independent appliance, furniture, and bedding retailers in the US. It serves the same independent appliance dealer base that Almo Appliances targets, though via a member-owned buying group rather than traditional distribution.
• AVAD: AVAD is a leading US distributor of Pro AV products and custom installation gear to residential and commercial integrators. It is a direct competitor to Almo Pro AV in serving AV integrators and dealers with similar product lines and value-added services.

Emerging players

• Petra Industries: Petra Industries is a wholesale distributor of consumer electronics, Pro AV, and housewares products to dealers and resellers. It is a smaller-scale peer with overlapping categories and a similar reseller-focused model, though with less national logistics infrastructure than Almo.

Others

• Sony Electronics Professional Solutions: Sony is one of the Pro AV and consumer electronics brands that Almo distributes through its reseller network. As a major vendor partner, it represents the upstream supply side of Almo's distribution value chain and a potential channel conflict risk if brands pursue direct-to-integrator models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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