Malco Products SBC News
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced that Marc Kermisch, chief digital and information officer at CNH Industrial, has joined its board of directors. Kermisch brings over 25 years of leadership expertise and experience with a variety of leading U.S. companies. He has led corporate IT functions, driven technology strategy and architecture, and enabled e-commerce pla...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the HVAC trade, announced the winners of its New Product Ideas Contest, which aimed to solicit ideas for new products from trade pros in the field. First place in the New Product Ideas Contest was awarded to Aurelio “Cheekz” Godina from Nebraska, who submitted an idea for a new duct notcher. “Malco’s tools have been a part of every stage of my career...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, has expanded its C-RHEX line of cleanable, reversible hex drivers to include new hard-sided case kits, 7-in-1 Flip Bit socket sizes, premium grip handles, and GoBlue! Hex driver variety pack. Malco’s expanded C-RHEX lineup offers even more flexibility and performance for trade professionals. The new hard-sided Install Kits and Service Kit...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, announced several new tools making their debut at METALCON 2025, including new Drip Edge Folding Tools, expanded hex sizes for the 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit, and the TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter. “At The Malco Group, our mission is to create innovative solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of metal roofing and buildi...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s renowned solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, has announced its new TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutters. Designed for metal construction professionals, Malco’s new TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter (TSPC1) is the newest innovation in the TurboShear® line, built to handle tough jobs with confidence and deliver long-term performance without compromise. TurboShear® Rotary...
The Malco Group, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade HVACR and building construction products in the Americas, today announced that Rebecca Talbot, Vice President of Marketing, has been recognized as a 2025 Notable Marketing Leader by Twin Cities Business Magazine. Twin Cities Business Magazine’s annual Notables recognition features best-in-class executives across a range of industries in Minnesota. The leaders recognized are nominated by their peers at work an...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced additions to its popular C-RHEX line, including C-RHEX drivers and C-RHEX SAWTOOTH in 3/8-inch and 7/16-inch hex sizes. The new models offer trade professionals more options to quickly and easily install and remove fasteners commonly used on commercial sites. With the addition of 3/8” and 7/16” hex sizes to Ma...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, has announced its new line of Duct Board Cutting Tools. Designed for HVAC professionals doing fiberglass duct board fabrication, these tools are easy to handle, intuitive to use, and built to deliver fast and simple V-groove and clean-edge cuts, while maintaining the top-quality results professionals rely on to do the job right. Malco&rsq...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the HVAC trade, has opened nominations for its national HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award program. Now in its 8th year, the HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates exceptional HVAC technicians committed to doing great work, focused on on-the-job safety, and giving back to their communities. The top five winners from throughout the U.S. will receive $1,000 w...
The Malco Group, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade HVACR and building construction products in the Americas, announced that nominations are now open for its Counterperson of the Year Contest. The contest recognizes outstanding customer service; the winner receives $500 gift card. The contest recognizes and celebrates exceptional counter staff members at its U.S. wholesale distribution locations who demonstrate the same values that make The Malco Gro...
The Malco Group, a globally renowned manufacturer and distributor of high-quality solutions for the HVAC/R and building construction trades based in the Americas, announced the winners of its 2025 Trade-Pro of the Year Award. The annual program recognizes outstanding trade professionals for their dedication to the industry, commitment to safety, and community involvement. Five top HVAC technicians The 2025 program recognized five top HVAC technicians from across the U.S.: Edward Lavelle, P...
The Malco Group, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor of high-quality solutions for the HVAC/R and building construction trades based in the Americas, has now announced the winners of its 2025 Trade-Pro of the Year Award. The annual program recognizes outstanding trade professionals for their dedication to the industry, commitment to safety, and community involvement. Five top HVAC technicians The 2025 program recognized five top HVAC technicians from across the U.S.: Alex Ivey,...
The Malco Group, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade HVACR and building construction products in the Americas, is proud to announce the acquisition of Veto Pro Pac, a pioneering maker of high-quality tool storage solutions. This strategic move further strengthens The Malco Group’s growing portfolio of brands serving skilled trade professionals across the Americas. functionality and vertical storage Veto Pro Pac was founded in 2002 by Roger Brouard, a carpente...
The Malco Group, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade HVACR and building construction products in the Americas, is proud to announce the acquisition of Veto Pro Pac, a leading maker of high-quality tool storage solutions. This strategic move further strengthens The Malco Group’s growing portfolio of brands serving skilled trade professionals across the Americas. Building construction professionals Veto Pro Pac was founded in 2002 by Roger Brouard, a carpenter...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announces it has been recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace, ranking #70 among midsized companies in Minnesota. This marks the second consecutive year and fourth time overall that Malco has received this distinction. Top Workplaces Top Workplaces recognizes pioneering companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s renowned solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, celebrated its 75th anniversary on May 17, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at its newly remodeled building in Annandale, MN. The celebration was attended by Malco employees, Annandale community members, local dignitaries, and representatives from the U.S. Senate, Wright County, and the City of Annandale, which officially...
The Malco Group, one of the nation’s pioneering manufacturers and distributors of high-quality solutions for the HVAC/R and building construction trades, is proud to announce the launch of several new products designed to improve efficiency, durability, and performance in the field. New products from The Malco Group Long Cut AVs® | Malco Tools – Ergonomic aviation snips engineered for longer and faster precision cutting of sheet metal. The metal cutting snips featur...
The Malco Group, one of the nation’s pioneering manufacturers and distributors of high-quality solutions for the HVAC/R and building construction trades, has opened nominations for its national Trade-Pro of the Year Award program. Now in its ninth year, the Trade-Pro of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates outstanding trade professionals in the U.S. who are dedicated to the HVACR or building construction industries, on-the-job safety, and giving back to their communities. H...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s renowned solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, has earned the 2025 Metal of Honor Award from Metal Roofing Magazine. This is the 10th year Malco has earned the recognition, which is voted on by roofers and contractors. Marking its 21st year, the Metal of Honor program gives metal roofers the opportunity to cast their ballot on which companies and products are the highest quality and...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, has earned the 2025 Metal of Honor Award from Metal Roofing Magazine. This is the 10th year Malco has earned the recognition, which is voted on by roofers and contractors. Marking its 21st year, the Metal of Honor program gives metal roofers the opportunity to cast their ballot on which companies and products are the highest quali...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announces it has earned the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award, making it just one of 1,500 companies across the country to earn this top recognition. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, includ...
With a focus on product solutions and bundles designed to help trade pros get the job done, The Malco Group is bringing together some of the industry’s most relied-upon HVAC/R brands as a result of Aspen Pumps Group’s acquisition of Malco Tools in October 2024. As part of this new partnership, The Malco Group is the company’s official North American headquarters with a singular focus on providing high-quality products and solution bundles for HVAC/R and building construction t...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced its 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Entrants have a chance at prizes including a 2025 Can Am Defender, a Traeger Grill and Omaha Steaks gift card, Malco $500 and $250 shopping sprees, as well as Malco’s Limited Edition Camouflage Andy™ Snips and C-RHEX® Cleanable, Reversible Hex Drivers. Malco’s 7...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industries, announced that Philip Laiche of A/C Supply, Inc. in New Orleans, won the company’s 2024 Counterperson of the Year contest. As Counterperson of the Year, Laiche exemplifies the same values that make Malco great: dedication to excellent customer service and going above and beyond to ensure contractors have the Malco tools they need to get the job done. Laich...
Malco Tools, Inc., one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industries, announced that it has been acquired by Aspen Pumps Group. Aspen Pumps Group (Aspen) was founded by three air conditioning engineers in 1992 and now sells to over 100 countries worldwide. The United Kingdom-headquartered company has expanded globally to become an award-winning pioneer in products and solutions for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning,...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industries, today announced that its new 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit has earned a 2024 Pro Tool Innovation Award (PTIA) in the “Specialty Driver Bits” category. Now in its 12th year, the Pro Tool Innovation Awards evaluate hundreds of cutting-edge tools from across a wide variety of industries and manufacturers. This year, over 100 diffe...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industries, today announced the winners of its annual HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award program. The 2024 HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award recognizes outstanding HVAC professionals for their dedication to the industry, commitment to safety, and community involvement. Five top HVAC contractors and technicians The 2024 program recognized five top HVAC contractors and technic...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industries, is proud to announce its involvement in the inaugural first Nail Ceremony for the upcoming 2025 presidential inauguration this January. The Inaugural First Nail Ceremony takes place every year to commemorate the start of construction of the inaugural platform on which the next president and vice president will be sworn into office. During the ceremony, members of th...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced that it has earned two of the state’s top safety recognitions: Minnesota STAR (MNSTAR) certification from the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA), and the 2024 Governor’s Safety Award, awarded by the Minnesota Safety Council. Malco’s headquarters in Annandale is one of just 36...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced the launch of its 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit Series, built with high-quality materials for superior durability to set the industry standard for performance and quality. The 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit is compatible with any impact driver or Malco’s CONNEXT3® handle (sold separately), and is design...
