ANNANDALE, MINN. (Nov. 7, 2023) — Malco Products, one of the nation’s leading solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced that Zach Fellows of Ace Supply Company in Eden Prairie, Minn., won the company’s first-ever Counterperson of the Year Contest.

As Counterperson of the Year, Fellows exemplifies the same values that make Malco great: dedication to superior customer service and going above & beyond to ensure contractors have the Malco tools they need to get the job done. Fellows earned a prize of $500 cash, a Malco golf shirt and hat.

“In the realm of customer service, few shine as brightly as Zach Fellows,” said Michael Dungan, Fellows’ nominator. “His dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence are clear indicators that he is destined for a bright future.”

“We are proud to recognize Zach for providing excellent customer service and setting the bar high for our industry,” said Rebecca Talbot, vice president of marketing at Malco Products. “Zach’s proactive approach to serving contractors and promoting Malco’s high-quality products is well-deserving of our inaugural Counterperson of the Year title.”

For more information about Malco Products, visit www.malcoproducts.com.

About Malco Products 

Malco Products, 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 over 70 years of history, these specialized tools are built to last, rigorously tested and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Malco is proud to be 100% employee-owned. Malco earned a Manufacturing Excellence Award from Twin Cities Business Magazine in 2022 and was named the 2018 Medium Manufacturer of the Year by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. For more information about Malco, visit www.malcoproducts.com.