The Malco Group’s Rebecca Talbot Recognized as 2026 Women in Business Awards Honoree
May 18th 2026
ANNANDALE, MINN. (May 19, 2026) — The Malco Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade HVACR and building construction products in the Americas, today announced that Rebecca Talbot, vice president of marketing, has been recognized as a 2026 Women in Business Awards Honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s annual Women in Business Awards seeks to honor the Twin Cities’ most influential women, including industry-leading executives, entrepreneurs and business owners. Honorees are selected by the publication’s editors based on professional accomplishments and involvement in community and industry.
Talbot is an accomplished marketing leader with more than a decade of experience driving strategic growth, brand development and high-impact campaigns across the HVACR, green infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.
As vice president of marketing for The Malco Group, Talbot leads marketing efforts for the company’s nine trusted HVACR brands, offering bundled category solutions across tools, chemicals, refrigeration, condensate management and worksite solutions to enhance the trade pro’s experience.
Her leadership is instrumental in launching transformative digital initiatives, energizing go-to-market strategies and producing award-winning campaigns that strengthen distributor and contractor relationships across the Americas.
“Rebecca sets the strategic and unifying vision that brings together The Malco Group’s portfolio of brands, energizing our teams and elevating the workplace destination culture our team is building together,” said Rich Benninghoff, CEO at The Malco Group. “Rebecca’s recognition as a 2026 Women in Business Awards honoree is well deserved!”
This honor adds to a growing list of accolades for Malco, including the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2024 Medium Manufacturer of the Year.
To learn more about The Malco Group, visit www.malcogrp.com.
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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.