Aspen Pumps simplify condensate management for HVAC/R professionals, delivering compact, high-performance solutions that improve installation efficiency and long-term system reliability. 

The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome Aspen Pumps into their community. 

Founded in 1992, Aspen Pumps has built its reputation as the original leader in mini condensate removal technology, setting the global benchmark for performance, precision and reliability. As part of The Malco Group, the brand continues to innovate with its next-generation mini pumps, engineered to be ultra-quiet, compact and easy to install. Designed with both contractors and end users in mind, these solutions deliver “fit and forget” performance while maintaining industry-leading sound levels as low as 16 dB(A). 

Aspen Mini Pumps are engineered to efficiently remove condensate from air conditioning and refrigeration systems, particularly in applications where space is limited or traditional gravity drainage is not possible. Known for their quiet operation and discreet design, these pumps can be easily integrated into a wide range of installations without compromising aesthetics or performance. 

For contractors, the value lies in both ease of installation and long-term reliability. The compact design allows for flexible placement, while consistent performance helps reduce callbacks and maintenance concerns. Whether used in residential or light commercial applications, Aspen Mini Pumps provide a streamlined solution for managing condensate in tight or complex spaces. 

With a focus on innovation, reliability and contractor-focused design, Aspen Pumps offer a targeted solution that helps HVAC/R professionals work more efficiently while meeting the demands of today’s installations. 

The Coffee Shops is proud to welcome Aspen Pumps!

The Malco Group introduces new products including refrigeration tools, next-generation condensate management pumps, jobsite organization systems, innovative piping support system and more!

The Malco Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade HVACR and building construction products in the Americas, will proudly make its debut at the 2026 AHR Expo (Booth #SU214), showcasing its extensive portfolio of trade-ready products and solutions, redefining what it means to have one trusted partner for every job.

With everything an HVACR technician needs to fill the back of their van, The Malco Group offers bundled category solutions from one single supplier that enable distributors, partners and end users to streamline orders. The Malco Group’s expansive product portfolio includes bundled solutions in the following categories:

• Tools: Malco Tools, C&D Valve
• Condensate management: Aspen Pumps, Beckett, Big Foot Systems
• Chemicals: ACE Chemical, HydroBalance
• Worksite solutions: Unilite, Veto Pro Pac

“We’re proud to demonstrate to AHR attendees the full strength of The Malco Group’s combined portfolio of tools, pumps, chemicals and worksite solutions to enable successful HVACR and building construction jobs across the Americas,” said Rich Benninghoff, CEO of The Malco Group. “As the trade professional’s full-van partner, our coordinated ecosystem of category solutions is designed to solve any jobsite challenge that may arise.”

At AHR 2026, The Malco Group will introduce several new, industry-leading products, including:

• MalcoEdge™ — Malco Tools’ newest line of trade-ready refrigeration tools for installation and service needs, including tube cutters, flaring and swaging tools, safe seal hoses, easy seal hoses, vacuum pumps, recovery units, manifolds and kits, hydraulic tools and manual tube benders.
• Veto Pro Pac’s evo system™ — Secure tool bags with Veto’s new evo system, a versatile attachment solution designed to evolve with the way you work, easily adapting on the jobsite. Quickly grab essential tools from the van, clip them to your bag or hip, then unclip, flip and fasten to ferrous metal equipment via integral magnets.
• Malco Pipelounge™ — An innovative HVAC insulated copper piping support system developed to significantly improve jobsite efficiency, saving time and eliminating the need and hassle of installing strut while adequately protecting pipe insulation for the life of the HVAC system itself.
• Condensate Management Pumps from Aspen Pumps — Aspen Pumps is reinventing condensate removal with new Silent+ Gen5 Series and Mini White mini pumps — the first to market with intelligent capacitance sensing and next-generation variable speed technology to dynamically adjust flow rate. These high-performance pumps are the quietest on the market, with whisper-quiet operation as low as 16 dB(A).

These new solutions join The Malco Group’s leading portfolio of pro-favorite products including Malco Tools’ C-RHEX® Kits, Duct Board Tools and Tin Master™ Hammer, ACE Chemical’s Monster® Series line of cleaners and C&D Valve’s A2L Hex and Locking Caps. For more information, visit The Malco Group’s booth #SU214 at AHR, or The Malco Group website.

About The Malco Group

The Malco Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality HVACR and building construction products based in the Americas. With a focus on innovation, precision engineering and field-tested performance, The Malco Group powers the success of trade pros and businesses across the continent. Its portfolio includes ACE Chemical, Aspen Pumps, Beckett, Big Foot Systems, C&D Valve, HydroBalance, Malco Tools, Unilite and Veto Pro Pac. Follow The Malco Group on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest innovations and product launches.

Veto Pro Pac is the global leader in the premium tool bag category and a well-known and highly respected brand among HVACR, electrical, plumbing and building construction professionals.

The Malco Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade HVACR and building construction products in the Americas is proud to announce the acquisition of Veto Pro Pac, a leading maker of high-quality tool storage solutions. This strategic move further strengthens The Malco Group’s growing portfolio of brands serving skilled trade professionals across the Americas.

Veto Pro Pac was founded in 2002 by Roger Brouard, a carpenter by trade with over 30 years of experience, who was frustrated with low-quality tool bags that lacked functionality and vertical storage. Veto Pro Pac is the global leader in the premium tool bag category and a well-known and highly respected brand among HVACR, electrical, plumbing and building construction professionals for its thoughtfully designed tool storage bags, backpacks, cases and storage solutions built to withstand demanding jobsite environments. Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, Veto has grown into a trusted, go-to brand for serious trade pros.

“We’re proud to bring Veto into The Malco Group’s family of pro-favorite brands,” said Rich Benninghoff, CEO of The Malco Group. “This acquisition not only enhances the solutions we offer to our customers but also reinforces our leadership position in the industry. Veto’s quality, innovation and commitment to the trades make it a natural fit within our portfolio.”

Aspen Pumps Group, the UK-based parent company of The Malco Group, has a long-standing and well-established trading relationship with Veto in Europe and Australia. This acquisition will allow Veto to expand the brand’s global reach while unlocking new opportunities in international markets.

“Veto Pro Pac is a strong addition to the Aspen Pumps Group,” added Adrian Thomson, CEO of Aspen Pumps Group. “We are excited to build upon Veto’s reputation in Europe and expand its presence across the region. This is a great step forward in aligning world-class brands with localized customer support.”

“Veto has built a strong brand and reputation in the industry and has many synergies with The Malco Group,” said Jim Brooks, CEO of Veto Pro Pac. “Together, we can bring even more value to the professionals who rely on our products while creating new growth opportunities for our distribution partners worldwide.”

For more information, visit www.Vetopropac.com and follow The Malco Group on LinkedIn.

About Veto Pro Pac

Veto Pro Pac designs and builds premium tool storage solutions that are engineered for durability, functionality, and long-term performance. With products trusted by HVACR, electrical, plumbing, and construction pros, Veto is synonymous with quality and innovation in the field. For more information, visit www.Vetopropac.com

About The Malco Group

The Malco Group is a leading Americas manufacturer and distributor of high-quality HVACR and building construction products. With a focus on innovation, precision engineering, and field-tested performance, The Malco Group powers the success of trade pros and businesses across the continent. Its portfolio includes ACE Chemical, Aspen Pumps, Beckett, HydroBalance, Malco Tools, Unilite, C&D Valve, Veto Pro Pac, and Big Foot Systems.

About Aspen Pumps Group
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Aspen Pumps Group is a global leader in HVACR condensate management, tools, and accessories. Aspen supports innovation and growth through its international network of brands, now including The Malco Group and Veto Pro Pac, with exclusive European distribution rights for Veto products. For more information, visit www.aspenpumps.com.

The partnership focuses on offering complete solutions for the trades.

With a focus on product solutions and bundles designed to help trade pros get the job done, The Malco Group is bringing together some of the industry’s most relied-upon HVAC/R brands as a result of Aspen Pumps Group’s acquisition of Malco Tools in October 2024. As part of this new partnership, The Malco Group is the company’s official North American headquarters with a singular focus on providing high-quality products and solution bundles for HVAC/R and building construction trade professionals across North America.

The Malco Group provides the convenience of a single supplier across an expansive, ever-growing product portfolio. With an extensive and varied product range, trade professionals can streamline their work with a selection of high-quality, innovative and turnkey products and product bundles to save time during installations and maintenance calls—all backed by the outstanding training and customer support that trade pros have come to know, and trust from the Malco name.

The Malco Group equips trade pros with the tools and resources they need to meet their customers’ diverse needs efficiently and effectively, such as:

• condensate management
• HVAC/R maintenance & cleaning chemicals
• refrigeration recovery solutions
• sheet metal tools
• valves & fittings
• premier worksite lighting
• installation Accessories
• HVAC/R support systems

Follow the Malco Group on LinkedIn to learn more!

“We are really excited to join together some of the industry’s most trusted and relied-upon products used by HVAC/R trade professionals and bring them under one company that is focused on providing trade pros easy access to the solutions they need to get the job done faster and more efficiently than before,” said Rich Benninghoff, CEO of The Malco Group. “By offering a complete suite of solutions, our partners and end users will have the ease of one-stop shopping for everything they need to ‘fill the back of the van,’ so to speak. While full integration of all of our brands is still taking place, we are very excited to share more about The Malco Group as we continue to find innovative ways to better serve the industry and support the trades more than ever before.”

The Malco Group includes the following industry-leading brands:

• Ace Chemicals
• Aspen Pumps
• Beckett
• C&D Valve
• HydroBalance
• Malco Tools
• Unilite
• Big Foot Systems

About The Malco Group

The Malco Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality HVAC/R and building construction products that power the success of businesses, trade pros, end users and homes across North America. With a strong focus on innovation, precision engineering and sustainability, we design, produce and distribute a wide range of HVAC/R tools, condensate pumps, cleaning chemicals, lighting, valves, test and measurement equipment and bundled system components that ensure superior performance, reliability and energy efficiency.

At The Malco Group, our commitment to excellence drives everything we do—from research and development to manufacturing and customer support. We prioritize quality control, safety and environmental responsibility to ensure our products meet and exceed industry standards.

About Aspen Pumps Group

Aspen Pumps Group, headquartered in the United Kingdom, is a global leader in condensate removal pumps, tools and installation and maintenance accessories for the air conditioning and refrigeration (AC/R) aftermarket. Aspen’s innovative product offering is delivered through highly respected brands, including:

• Aspen Pumps, the global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of condensate removal pumps;
• Beckett, a long-standing US tank pump brand with market leading products;
• Javac, a leading HVAC tool supplier in the UK and Europe;
• Unilite, the leading provider of premium portable LED worklights;
• Aspen Xtra, Vecamco and 2Emme, providing one of the world’s largest range of HVAC installation ancillaries;
• Advanced, Hydrobalance and Ace, the complete range of HVAC/R cleaning chemicals;
• Big Foot Systems, the largest free-standing service support frame manufacturer in the world;
• Solflex, the leading provider of acoustic solutions for the HVAC market;
• Sky Refrigeration and C&D Valves, providing a full range of refrigeration components;
• Malco Tools, the leading provider of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industry.

Aspen has strong partnerships with a global network of wholesalers who value Aspen’s service offering, continuous product innovation, and extensive product range. Aspen is backed by Inflexion, a leading mid-market private equity firm with over £11bn assets under management. Visit their website to learn more about the Aspen brand.