Malco Tools | Malco Products

Malco Tools Inc. was founded in 1950 and was a market pioneer with its innovative specialty hand tools for the HVAC Trade (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning).

Malco Tools, Inc. got its start when a young steel supply salesman, Mark W.Keymer, decided to manufacture and market a pipe crimper he had invented for use in installing the “new” sheet metal ductwork used with forced air heating systems. More tools soon followed, including: the first Malco hand seamer to employ compound leverage; a time saving Malco hand notcher that made a V-shaped cut in one motion; and a hand operated, snap lock punch to complete the basic sheet metal tool set. Metal duct fabrication could now be done easily at the job site and the tools were well received by contractor-installers.

In 1975 Malco Products also created a vital specialty tool market for Exterior Remodeling professionals (Installers of Roofing, Siding and Gutter) and is the market leader in that niche as well. Malco Toolscontinues to lead and innovate by addressing a changing industry landscape and responding to emerging market needs for new specializations and more customized offerings.