Welcome to Malco Automotive – A Legacy of Excellence in Automotive Detailing
At Malco Automotive, we proudly stand as a fourth-generation, family-owned brand with a history of over 70 years of excellence in supplying the finest detailing products to the automotive industry. Established in 1953, our roots run deep, fostering a legacy built on quality, trust, family values and community.
Over 70 Years of Automotive Excellence
Malco Automotive has been at the forefront of the automotive detailing industry for over seven decades, crafting high-quality, professional-grade cleaning and detailing products. Murray Glauberman founded Malco Products in Ohio as an industrial chemical company. Seeing the mass adoption of the automobile in American society in the 1950s and the desire to care for those vehicles, Glauberman quickly shifted focus to automotive detailing products.
Over 70 years later, Malco Automotive still proudly remains a family-run business, committed to the values of constant innovation, an unwavering dedication to quality and a focus on customers, all of which have guided Malco from the start. Now, operating in over 70 countries, Malco engineers and manufactures its products in Ohio to the highest standards to give its customers the absolute best car care and detailing products available.
Global Reach, Local Touch
From humble beginnings, we've grown into a global force, serving the automotive industry in over 70 countries. Our products have become synonymous with quality on a global scale, yet our commitment to personalized service and a family-oriented approach remains at the heart of everything we do.
Trusted Partnerships
Malco Automotive is not just a brand; we are your trusted partner in automotive detailing. Our expansive product line, featuring over 150 specially formulated automotive solutions, reflects our dedication to meeting the diverse needs of professionals and enthusiasts around the world. We take pride in being your most reliable automotive detailing supplies partner.
Extensive Product Portfolio
At Malco Automotive, where passion meets performance in the detailing and car care industry, we offer over 150 professional-grade automotive detailing and car care solutions designed to protect and perfect your vehicle inside and out. Our extensive portfolio reflects our commitment to excellence, from degreasers and wheel cleaners to car washes, compounds, polishes, waxes, interior cleaners and more.
Experience Professional-Grade Results
Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiast, join a legacy that continues to redefine industry standards. Explore our range of products, discover our global presence and experience the unparalleled quality that has made us a staple in automotive detailing. We welcome you to join us in excellence, integrity and the pursuit of automotive perfection.
Malco® Products, Inc., located in Akron, Ohio, was founded by Murray Glauberman at age 25 to manufacture Janitorial and Industrial Specialty Chemicals
Malco moved to Barberton, OH, where the global headquarters remains today.
Stuart Glauberman joined the family business after graduating Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Jay Glauberman joined his father and brother pursuing a career in the family business.
Acquired Whiz® Auto Chemicals, oil and fuel additives, from Classic Chemical, and the Climalene® Brand of Products, including, Climalene®, Bowlene®, Soft N Fade® and Cool Blue®, from Northwest Industries.
Malco purchased the Firestone Synthetic Plant in Akron, Ohio from Firestone Tire, to allow for further growth in contact manufacturing, focusing on bleach and liquid specialty chemical manufacturing.
Murray Glauberman, Founder and President of Malco Products, Inc., passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Stuart Glauberman took over as President and Jay Glauberman as Vice President.
Malco expanded once again and purchased a new facility in Alliance, OH, focusing on the manufacturing of granular products and contract powders.
Malco implements the QIT (Quality Improvement Team) process, that continues to this day.
Malco purchased the Twinkle® Trademark from SC Johnson, adding Twinkle® silver, brass and copper, and stainless steel cleaners and polishes to the household cleaning products portfolio.
nuSoft® Fabric Softener and Linit™ Liquid Starch are added to the consumer line of household cleaning brands.
Jay Glauberman, son of Murray Glauberman, and brother to Stuart Glauberman, passed away at age 51. Jay, was an integral part of the third generation of leadership that led Malco for many years. His service and dedication to the Greater Akron community, Malco’s employees, his family, and the effort he put forth to build the proprietary brands at Malco, left our organization with a legacy of pride and accomplishment.
Seth Glauberman joined the company to become the first of the fourth generation of Glaubermans to work at Malco.
Purchased Zud® Cleanser from Reckitt Benckiser. Purchased Bluette® Laundry Bluing from Homax. Acquired Grease relief® from S.C. Johnson.
Lauren (Glauberman) Osina joined her brother in the next generation of leadership at Malco Products.
Licensed Jubilee® Kitchen Wax from SC Johnson. Jubilee® was SC Johnson’s most requested, discontinued product until Malco brought it back into distribution.
Launched the EPIC® and PACE™ Dual Action Compounding Systems. The Malco® EPIC® product lineup is composed of select, premier products that address paint correction, trim restoration, ceramic coating and interior surface protection.
Stuart Glauberman retires, and Seth Glauberman becomes the 4th Glauberman to be President of Malco Products, Inc.
Malco becomes the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of both Carpet Fresh® No Vacuum Quick Dry Foam Aerosol products and Carpet Fresh® Powder, licensed from WD-40 Company.
Malco expands its manufacturing capabilities with the addition of wipes production technologies.
Malco revealed new branding to refresh the look, feel and vision for the future, which better reflects and supports our core values and ever-evolving customers.
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