A total-solution package for trade pros

By Jenny Yu.  

The Malco Group brought all of their brands to IRE, showcasing their commitment to ongoing innovation in the industry. 

The 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas marked a turning point for many brands as thousands of contractors, manufacturers and distributors met on the trade show floor. For Malco Tools, it was their first time showcasing products from the Malco Group brands alongside their own products designed for the metal roofing industry. Shane Norman, senior product manager at Malco Tools, joined Karen Edwards at The Coffee Shops™ Sound Stage to spotlight a few of these exciting new products.  

“We're highlighting our really high-end Unilite brand of trade-pro lighting solutions — really nice lighting,” Shane shared. Another solution the Malco team brought to the show for the first time is their line of Veto Pro Pac bags. He added, “Veto Pro Pac is a highly regarded brand in the HVAC industry for making great tool bags for all the HVAC trade pros. We're going to be working with Veto to design things for the RSG market as well.” 

These diverse offerings are part of the Malco Group’s strategy to move towards providing a total-solution package, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for customers' needs. “We’re combining all of the brands to be a stronger presence for the trade pros,” Shane stated.  

This stronger presence was recently felt during the fall at METALCON, when Malco Tools won an award for their new TSPC1 panel cutter. “It's a power-assisted, drill-attached rotary turbo shear, and it works really well for going up and over corrugated roofing panels or wall panels,” Shane explained. 

IRE attendees had a chance to witness a live demo of the TSPC1 at Malco’s booth and explore the Malco Group’s family of brands. “Now when they come to the Malco Group booth, instead of reminiscing on some of our older products, they're asking us what's new because they know we're developing more and more products,” Shane shared. “They're looking for Malco to lead with innovation, and it’s always great to see the excitement.” 

Watch the interview to learn more about the Malco Group’s total-solution package for trade pros!