Malco Tools to Represent Minnesota’s Manufacturing Industry In Inaugural First Nail Ceremony

ANNANDALE, MN — Malco Tools, one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the building construction industries, has announced its involvement in the Inaugural First Nail Ceremony for the upcoming 2025 presidential inauguration this January.

The Inaugural First Nail Ceremony will take place every year to commemorate the start of construction of the inaugural platform on which the next president and vice president will be sworn into office. During the ceremony, members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies hammer nails into a symbolic piece of wood, in which Malco’s Claw Hammer will be used, representing manufacturing in the state of Minnesota. Malco was chosen for this event by Minnesota State Senator Amy Klobuchar who serves as chair of this year’s joint committee.

“We are honored to be part of this historical event,” said Malco President and CEO, Rich Benninghoff.  “The use of the Malco Claw Hammer as a way to represent the strength of manufacturing in Minnesota is a source of great pride for our company and our team members.”

This year’s First Nail Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m. CST and will also be broadcast on Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies website.

The company, founded in 1950 and based in Annandale, Minn., represents the state’s thriving manufacturing industry, employing more than 160 people. For more information about Malco Tools, visit www.malcotools.com.