As we get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with our friends, family, and neighbors, it’s a great time to reflect on what it means to be an American and to think about all of the hard work, ingenuity, and determination that went into making this country what it is today. I always feel […]
In the world of tools, investing in a high-quality product means that the user will be able to get their jobs done easier and done right the first time. As tempting as it may be to choose a cheaper imported alternative, the tradeoff can be spending an extra hour or two working or continuous replacement […]
If you think all tools are made equally, think again. Eagle Grip® Locking C-Clamps are built for trade professionals who value quality and need tools that perform under the harshest conditions. Each pair of our locking C-clamps is manufactured with high-grade American steel (AISI 9260) for legendary strength and features an innovative, patented Power Ring […]
Bringing American-made quality back to manufacturing is what Eagle Grip is all about. As a USA-made tool manufacturer, we value strengthening our communities and economy by keeping jobs local and providing trade pros the specialty tools they need to get the job done right. Since the grand opening of our production facility in DeWitt, NE, […]
Owning a home comes with its own set of rewards and challenges. You have your personal space to live and thrive, but regular maintenance, such as replacing worn gutters and repairing damaged siding, is the key to making sure that your home withstands the test of time. With the colder months along the horizon, fall […]
Innovation. Quality. Efficiency. Three facets of Malco Founder Mark Keymer’s legacy that all of our employee-owners honor to this day. To help tell Mark’s unique story of North American manufacturing, let’s rewind back in time to when it all started. The 1950s began a wave of rapid change and consumer prosperity, as the Great Depression […]
Handcrafted in the heartland of DeWitt, Nebraska, Malco is thrilled to unveil our new lines of Eagle Grip Locking Pliers and C-Clamps. It’s been over a decade since the former Vise-Grip® pliers factory shut down and moved its operations overseas, so we’re proud to bring back tool manufacturing jobs to this city. However, we didn’t […]
At Malco, we strive to continuously reduce our impact on the planet. In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to highlight the various corporate sustainability initiatives that we’ve integrated into our daily operations. From converting to LED lighting to utilizing local suppliers and recycling materials, Malco has supported environmentally friendly business practices for years. Follow […]
Although manufacturing is critically important to our national economy, several companies throughout the years have completely outsourced their operations overseas to save on product and labor costs, despite the repercussions. Malco thinks differently. For decades, Malco has been manufacturing quality tools of the trade at our Annandale, MN headquarters. As an employee-owned Specific Benefit Corporation […]
What an unforgettable year. With 2021 rapidly approaching, we’d like to take this opportunity to cheer that we made it! It’s no secret that 2020 will be one for the books, so we’re providing a year-end recap from Malco’s perspective. As always, one thing that won’t ever change is our commitment to the trades. During […]
Glorious summertime. A season that many excitedly anticipate after enduring winter. For trade professionals, however, summer is typically one of the busiest times of the year. Whether you are installing an HVAC system on the roof of a building, updating the siding on a house, or working in a hot auto body shop, scorching temperatures […]
Take a minute to relax, close your eyes, and imagine working for a company that treats you like family instead of a number or drone in a sea of employees. Where the company’s success is your success. A workplace with a collaborative, transparent, and friendly culture that you’re excited to drive to every morning. Is […]
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, many of us will be working frantically in the kitchen to prepare delicious dishes to share with loved ones. While we anticipate that epic meal and focus on getting it all done just right, it shouldn’t be the main priority. What’s important is to reminisce on the true meaning of […]
With the recent celebration of July 4th, we reflect on our American independence. We live in a country that has always prided itself on entrepreneurship, encouraging the growth of locally run businesses. At Malco, we uphold the same values. Our company had humble beginnings with a young steel supply salesman, Mark Keymer, working in […]
Any user of hand tools knows that cutting holes in sheet metal can be a pain in the you-know-what. Either you are fumbling around with aviation snips to try and cut the perfect hole on duct metal, or you are carrying around a whole bag of hole saws to cut through sheet metal. As always, […]
It’s always nice to be recognized for your work, and at Malco we’ve won our share of awards—it’s nice to be honored and wonderful to hear that people like our products. We’ve always been proud of our staff here at Malco, we have a lot of hard-working folks who take great pride in their […]
Kids are out of school, temperatures are rising and pools and patios are filling up with revelry. It’s summertime and with all the fun the next couple of months bring, it’s also the busiest time of the year for HVACR, roofing, siding and gutter, and auto body repair technicians. Long days in hot conditions are […]
“We start with the finest raw materials available, very robust processes, built with American craftsmanship with the finest labor available. We do thorough field research where we’re checking with our end users on what the exact needs are in the market place. After we understand those needs, we go to work and find innovative solutions […]
Calling all you convention goers! Malco Products Inc. will be out in full force at Comfortech 2015, taking place September 15-17 at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri. Malco will begin exhibiting at both #582 on Wednesday, September 16 and will be at their booth from 12:30-4:30 pm. On Thursday, September 17, Malco […]
Malco Products Inc, started September off with a really nice surprise when the U.S. Department of Commerce presented an Export Achievement Award to Malco at the company’s headquarters in Annandale, Minnesota. The Export Achievement Award recognizes small and medium-sized enterprises that have successfully entered the Commerce Department’s U.S. Commercial Service. Congressman Tom Emmer of Edina, […]
So the Fourth of July has come and gone and we now head into the middle of summer! As the temperatures heat up, we can’t help but ask, “How’s your air conditioner running?” We certainly hope that you’re able to keep cool during these hottest months of the year! With that said, we’re going to […]