The Malco Group Opens Nominations for 2025 Trade-Pro of the Year

Five outstanding HVACR and building construction pros will earn $1,000 in products from The Malco Group.

ANNANDALE, MINN. (May 6, 2025) — The Malco Group, one of the nation’s leading 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.

The top five winners throughout the U.S. will receive $1,000 worth of products from The Malco Group, including top brands like Unilite, C&D Valve, Beckett, ACE Chemical, and Malco Tools. All qualifying trade professionals who are nominated will receive a Malco cap. Trade pros are encouraged to self-nominate or nominate a fellow pro for the honor.

“HVACR and building construction professionals do expert work across the country, and The Malco Group wants to celebrate their accomplishments,” said Rebecca Talbot, Vice President of Marketing at The Malco Group. “These outstanding individuals deserve recognition for their exceptional work in their profession.”

As a strong supporter and advocate of careers in the trades, The Malco Group donates significant quantities of in-kind products and apparel annually to a variety of skilled trade education programs, competitions and events across the country, including high school, post-secondary technical and apprenticeship programs, regional apprenticeship contests and SkillsUSA state and national conferences.

To nominate yourself or another technician based in the U.S. who has made a difference in your community, visit www.malcotools.com/trade-pro-of-the-year. Entries will be accepted until June 27, 2025, and winners will be announced in July 2025.

Official terms are available on Malco Tools’ website here.

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About The Malco Group

The Malco Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality HVACR and building construction products that power the success of businesses, trade pros end users, and homes across North America. With a strong focus on innovation, precision engineering, and sustainability, we design, produce and distribute a wide range of HVACR sheet metal and installation tools, condensate management pumps, HVACR maintenance and cleaning chemicals, premium worksite accessories, support systems and mounting solutions, valves and bundled, turn-key product solutions designed for efficiency, reliability and field-tested performance.

At The Malco Group, our commitment to excellence drives everything we do—from research and development to manufacturing and customer support. We prioritize quality control, safety, and environmental responsibility to ensure that our products not only meet but exceed industry standards. Our brands include ACE Chemical, Aspen Pumps, Beckett, HydroBalance, Malco Tools, Unilite, C&D Valve, and Big Foot Systems.