This week on TheCovertCode the topic is “niche industries,” and I’m pleased to introduce David Pang, Owner of Ilio Products, maker of Malama Eco products Paina Products, Kanana Pet Supplies and Teeth Treats.

David H. Pang, guest on The Covert Code Podcast, partner at Hawaii-based ‘Ilio Products, maker of Malama Eco Products and Teeth Treat™Meet David Pang

David H. Pang is a partner with Hawaii-based ‘Ilio Products, maker of Malama Eco Products, and Teeth Treat™. A pet industry veteran with more than two decades of experience, Pang began his career with a Hawaii pet food and supplies distributor, starting in the warehouse and working his way up to become director of sales. Following this, Pang founded his own distribution company, supplying pet products to Asia from the United States and to the United States from Asia. In 2004, Pang partnered with the largest vet distributor in Taiwan to open a series of four super pet stores, Pet’s World, which offers a full range of retail, live pets, grooming, vet hospital services and boarding. After returning to Hawaii, Dave opened Pet Spot Ward at Ward Warehouse in 2007, later giving it to his assistant manager in 2010 to focus on ‘Ilio Products.

Pang studied marketing at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a 1988 graduate of Kaimuki High School. He has 3 sons DJ, Kailoa and Kawika.