With over 39 years of experience in the aluminium and building materials industry, Mr. Bijoy Jacob Thomas is the visionary force behind Alco. His journey began with a small aluminium shop he started with his brothers, where he also led aluminium fabrication works with a small dedicated team. What started as a modest initiative soon evolved into a movement that redefined the industry in Kerala. Driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Bijoy founded Alco Ladders — Kerala’s first branded aluminium ladder company — setting new benchmarks in safety and design. He later launched Alco’s several retail outlets and expanded dealers network.

Over the years, Mr. Bijoy has introduced several pioneering innovations:

• Kerala’s first aluminium wood coating technology
• Launch of AluSoft Technology, a first-of-its-kind aluminium powder coating process in india

• A patented glass printing technology
• Multiple unique building material solutions, inspired by international research and trade exposureh

His relentless pursuit of excellence has helped build Alco into a powerhouse with:

• 170+ employees (direct & indirect)
• 4 company-owned outletsh
• 200+ dealers
• 150+ high-quality building material products

A regular participant in major industry exhibitions all over the globe for over 25 years, Mr. Bijoy has consistently brought cutting-edge innovations to Kerala’s market. His leadership has also been recognized with numerous state-level awards for excellence in manufacturing and trading.Today, Alco attracts customers not just from Kerala, but from neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, becoming a trusted brand in South India’s building materials space.Mr. Bijoy Jacob Thomas’s journey is not just one of business success — it is story of vision, resilience, and transformation, turning a small local venture into a brand that leads through innovation