ANNANDALE, MINN. (Nov. 12, 2024) — Malco Tools, one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industries, announced that Philip Laiche of A/C Supply, Inc. in New Orleans, won the company’s 2024 Counterperson of the Year contest.
Philip Laiche of A/C Supply Inc.
As Counterperson of the Year, Laiche exemplifies the same values that make Malco great: dedication to excellent customer service and going above and beyond to ensure contractors have the Malco tools they need to get the job done. Laiche won a prize of a $500 gift card plus a Malco golf shirt and hat.
“Philip is naturally a problem solver who provides recommendations that meet the unique needs of each customer and for our company,” said Mindy Rigney, Laiche’s nominator. “Philip’s commitment to service and his genuine passion for helping customers make him an invaluable asset to the team.”
“We are proud to recognize Philip for his service-oriented attitude and extensive product knowledge to ensure every customer gets what they need,” said Rebecca Talbot, vice president of marketing at Malco. “We appreciate his exceptional dedication to customer service and applaud his efforts over the past 20 years with A/C Supply as this year’s Counterperson of the Year!”
For more information about Malco Tools, visit www.malcotools.com.
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About Malco Tools, Inc.
Malco Tools, Inc., 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 75 years of history, these specialized tools are built to last, rigorously tested, and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Malco earned a Manufacturing Excellence Award from Twin Cities Business Magazine in 2022 and was named the Medium Manufacturer of the Year in 2018 and 2024 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Malco has also been recognized as a Top Workplace by Star Tribune in 2018, 2019, and 2024. For more information about Malco, visit www.malcotools.com.