Malco honored for second consecutive year, ranking #70 among midsized companies in Minnesota
ANNANDALE, MINN. (June 18, 2025) — Malco Tools, one of the nation’s leading 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 recognizes leading 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.
“At Malco, we believe that a strong culture drives strong performance,” said Kirk Langbehn, vice president of people operations at The Malco Group. “This recognition reflects the passion and pride our team brings to work every day—and reinforces our commitment to creating a workplace where our people feel empowered, appreciated and supported.”
Malco’s culture is built on its core values and commitment to its people. Through a variety of engagement, recognition and community initiatives—like the company’s “Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good” campaign—Malco invests in its team and culture to build a thriving, high-performing organization. Additionally, The Malco Group places a high value on doing good in their local communities and has given back thousands of dollars and countless hours of volunteer time to organizations that are meaningful to the team.
This honor adds to a growing list of accolades for Malco, including the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2024 Medium Manufacturer of the Year.
For more information about Malco Tools, visit www.malcotools.com.
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About Malco Tools, Inc.
Malco Tools, Inc., based in Annandale, Minnesota, is one of the nation’s leading solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality specialty hand tools for the HVAC and building construction trades. Backed by 75 years of history, these specialized tools are built to last, rigorously tested and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Malco earned a Manufacturing Excellence Award from Twin Cities Business Magazine in 2022 and was named the Medium Manufacturer of the Year in 2018 and 2024 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Malco has also been recognized as a Top Workplace by Star Tribune in 2018, 2019 and 2024.
Malco Tools is part of The Malco Group — a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality HVACR and building construction products that power the success of businesses, trade pro end users, and homes across the Americas. For more information about Malco, visit www.malcotools.com.