The Malco Group Acquires Forming Tubing to Expand in Latin America

ANNANDALE, Minn., Oct. 5, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Malco Group has expanded its presence in Latin America through the acquisition of Forming Tubing, a Brazil-based manufacturer of tubular components for the refrigeration and air conditioning market. This move is part of The Malco Group's strategy to strengthen its HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) platform across the Americas. Forming Tubing, which has been operating in Brazil for over three decades, will continue to manage its own brand and leadership under the guidance of The Malco Group.

This acquisition advances The Malco Group's strategy to build a stronger HVACR platform across the Americas by adding established local expertise, customer relationships, and manufacturing capabilities in Brazil.

The acquisition is expected to expand the solutions available to customers and improve The Malco Group's reach and service in Latin America. Over time, the partnership will create opportunities to expand Forming Tubing's reach while bringing more of The Malco Group and Aspen Pumps Group's portfolio to customers in Brazil and across Latin America. Forming Tubing's local presence can also support more efficient regional logistics and greater product accessibility, beginning with Aspen Pumps products currently sold in the Brazilian market.

Forming Tubing will continue to operate in Brazil under its established brand and current leadership, maintaining the local expertise, customer relationships, and commitment to quality and service that have built its reputation over more than three decades. The Malco Group's portfolio includes ACE Chemical, Aspen Pumps, Beckett, Big Foot Systems, C&D Valve, HydroBalance, Malco Tools, Unilite, and Veto Pro Pac. The company 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, through this acquisition, aims to leverage Forming Tubing's local expertise and customer relationships to accelerate the growth of Forming Tubing while creating a stronger platform to serve customers throughout the region. The partnership is expected to bring more of The Malco Group and Aspen Pumps Group's portfolio to customers in Brazil and across Latin America, enhancing the company's ability to meet the needs of the HVACR market in the region.