HVAC News, November 2025

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’s sheet metal Hole Cutters with Impact Rated Cutter Bits (HC1/HC2) won the Bronze award in the Hand Tools category, selected by an independent panel of contractors. Malco’s distinctive Gold Impact Cutter Bits quickly install into the chuck of any corded or cordless drill in just a few seconds, and unlike anything else on the market, feature a hex insert for ultimate flexibility for use on either an impact driver or a drill. When used with an impact driver, trade professionals...

Frigel Group is introducing the extended "Hybrid Adiabatic Cooler Platform", at SEPEM Toulose, from 25 to 27 September 2024. A platform focused on solving the needs of water usage reduction, energy efficiency improvement, and productivity increase. The next generation “Ecodry 4DK”, together with “Ecodry LDK”, creates a complete solutions portfolio of adiabatic coolers for industries' cooling needs, optimizing installation footprint and reducing the cooling process costs....

The Carrefour Group announces that it has entered into a partnership with GreenYellow, the pioneer in decentralized energy transition in France and internationally, for the installation and operation of photovoltaic power production equipment on around 350 of its hypermarket and supermarket car parks in France. This initiative is in line with the Carrefour 2026 plan and its ambition to enhance the value of real estate assets, reflected in a solar power production target in France, Spain, and...

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 nominations are now open for its second annual Counterperson of the Year Contest. Malco is looking to recognize and celebrate outstanding counter staff at its U.S. wholesale distribution locations who demonstrate the same values that make Malco great: dedication to superior customer service and going above & beyond to...

Carrefour announces that it has finalized the acquisition of the Cora and Match banners in France, from the Louis Delhaize group.  This operation consolidates Carrefour's position in the food distribution market in France, with 60 Cora hypermarkets and 115 Match supermarkets, mainly located in the Grand East and Northern regions of France, where Carrefour has historically had little presence. These stores represent approximately 2.4% of the food distribution market share in France. operat...

Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from employees at Minnesota public, private, and nonprofit organizations. “We are grateful to our employee-owners and the Star Tribune for these top workplace recognitions,” said Kirk Langbehn, Senior Director of People Operations at Malco Tools, adding “These honors validate the journey...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC trade, announced that it is partnering with the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series (ETCS) to sponsor the 2024 ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship. During ETCS, top tradespeople from across the U.S. go head-to-head in a series of challenging and skill-testing events throughout the year, culminating in one final round of competition for the top 10 HVAC...

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, has been named a 2024 Minnesota Manufacturing Award winner from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. For the second time since 2018, Malco has been named Manufacturer of the Year in the medium-sized business category. The awards celebrate the successes and contributions of major manufacturers to the region’s economy.&nbs...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the building construction trades, announced the winners of its second annual Building Exterior Trade-Pro of the Year Award program. The contest recognizes five of the top U.S. construction professionals committed to excellent work, supporting their communities, and working safely in the field. Winners list The following winners will receive $1,000 in Malco tools of their choosi...

This year’s theme is ‘Water for Peace’, which focuses on the critical role water plays in the stability and prosperity of the world. When water is scarce or polluted, or when people have unequal or no access, tensions can rise between communities and countries. More than 3 billion people worldwide depend on water that crosses national borders. Yet, out of 153 countries that share rivers, lakes and aquifers with their neighbors, only 24 countries report having cooperation agree...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry averaged 445,000 job openings per month during the fourth quarter of 2023. Building Talent Foundation and Malco Tools will work together to close this gap by facilitating joint career events to promote careers in construction and connecting job seekers, schools, and employers. BTF and Malco will also work to attract new talent into the industry, focusing on connecting youth and individuals from underrepresented groups...

Carrefour announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Groupe Intermarché to acquire 31 stores. These stores represent 94,000sqm, or 0.3% of the food retail space in France. They generated sales of around €400m million in 2022. The value of the acquisition is not material. Under the terms of the agreement, Carrefour will substitute Intermarché for the purchase of 26 stores from Casino, while the remaining five stores will be acquired directly from Intermarché. Carrefou...

Family Danz, a family-owned heating and air conditioning company in Albany, recently announced the opening of nominations for their Heat for Heroes furnace giveaway. Family Danz has extended an invitation for the public to nominate active duty military members, Veterans or surviving spouses to win a new high-efficiency gas furnace. The nominations are open until Monday, February 5, and the winning recipient will be chosen via a random drawing and announced on Monday, February 12. To be nominat...