The Malco Group Strengthens HVACR Portfolio With New Category Leaders

ANNANDALE, Minnesota — The Malco Group is expanding its HVACR and building construction product strategy with new category leadership focused on refrigeration, condensate management, and worksite solutions.

The company announced three appointments to support portfolio growth and develop bundled solutions designed to improve jobsite efficiency and simplify purchasing for distributors.

Garrett Wong was named category director of refrigeration. He brings more than 20 years of experience developing HVACR tools and will lead strategy for the refrigeration category, including the MalcoEdge line.

Jeff Ponce was appointed category director of condensate management. With experience at RectorSeal and Pentair, he will oversee the growth of the company’s condensate portfolio, including Aspen Mini Pumps and Beckett brands, with a focus on aligning product development with contractor needs.

Jim Brooks was named category director of worksite solutions. A former CEO of Veto Pro Pac, Brooks will lead efforts to expand solutions that support jobsite productivity and efficiency.

According to The Malco Group, the leadership structure is designed to strengthen its position as a unified solutions provider across HVACR tools, condensate management, chemicals, refrigeration, and worksite products.

The company said the expanded focus will support several operational priorities, including simplifying distributor purchasing, increasing jobsite efficiency, expanding product offerings, and delivering integrated, trade-ready solutions.

CEO Rich Benninghoff said the appointments are intended to accelerate innovation and align product development with how contractors and distributors operate. He noted that the company is focused on building deeper category expertise to support long-term growth and performance across the trades.

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