Ace Chemical

What Ace Chemical does

Ace Chemical (also operating as Atlantic Chemical & Equipment Company and branded as Ace Chem Pro) is an Atlanta-based chemical manufacturer founded in 1947 that produces treatments and equipment for the HVAC/R industry. The portfolio spans 179+ products across 26 categories, including coil cleaners, leak sealants, refrigerants (R290, R600a), refrigerant-line flushing and acid-removal systems (Power Flush), the Monster Series of professional-grade cleaners, leak-detection products, cooling-tower management equipment, hoses, sprayers, duct sealants, water-filtration and ice-machine products, boiler and heat-transfer treatments, odor control products, and consumables such as wipes and towels. Manufacturing is conducted in-house at the 3471 Atlanta Industrial Parkway facility with an on-site chemist and quality control; certain differentiating formulations carry NSF (P1) authorization for food-processing environments.

The company sells exclusively through HVAC/R wholesalers nationwide — Johnstone Supply, Ferguson, Carrier Enterprise, Eds Supply, Winsupply, Hajoca, and 20+ other authorized distributors — targeting HVAC/R contractors, technicians, and trade professionals through SMB and trade-channel sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are transacted at wholesale-distributor level with pay-as-you-go billing.

Ace Chemical operates as a subsidiary brand of The Malco Group, a nine-HVACR-brand portfolio formed in October 2024 when Aspen Pumps Group acquired Malco Tools (Ace's parent). The group's other brands include Aspen Pumps, Beckett, Big Foot Systems, C&D Valve, HydroBalance, Malco Tools, Unilite, and Veto Pro Pac. The Malco Group is headquartered in Annandale, Minnesota, while Ace's operational manufacturing remains in Atlanta. As a private operating entity, Ace Chemical does not separately disclose revenue, funding history, or ownership percentages.

Name

Ace Chemical

Legal name

Ace Chemical

Website

https://acechempro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ace Chemical is an Atlanta-based manufacturer of chemical treatments and equipment for the HVAC/R industry, serving trade professionals exclusively through a nationwide network of HVAC/R wholesalers since 1947.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC/R Chemical Manufacturing

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning Chemicals (IMAEABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• HVAC/R chemicals
• Coil cleaning products
• Refrigerant leak sealants
• HVAC maintenance chemicals
• Industrial cleaning solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC/R Chemical Products: Sale of chemical treatments including coil cleaners, refrigerants, leak sealants, aerosol products, IAQ products, and accessories to HVAC/R professionals through wholesale distribution channels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ace Chemical manufactures a comprehensive line of chemical treatments and equipment for the HVAC/R industry, including coil cleaners, refrigerant leak sealants, aerosols, indoor air quality products, refrigerants, and system flushing compounds. The company produces 179+ products across 26 categories in-house at its Atlanta facility, selling exclusively through authorized HVAC/R wholesalers nationwide to trade professionals who install, maintain, and repair HVAC/R systems.

Product overview

ACE Chemical is an Atlanta-based manufacturer and part of The Malco Group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of chemical treatments and equipment for the HVAC/R industry. The company manufactures products in-house with on-site chemists and quality control. The product line includes Aerosol Products (21 products), Coil Cleaners (15 products), Refrigerant Line Flushing/Acid Removal products (Power Flush systems), Leak Sealants (AceSeal EZ Pro and Monster Seal lines), Leak Detection products, IAQ Products, Refrigerants/Oils (R290, R600a, BVA oils), the Monster Series professional-grade sub-brand (cleaners, leak sealants, wipes, towels), Cooling Tower Management Equipment, Hoses, Sprayers, Water Filtration Products, Ice Machine Products, Heat Transfer & Anti-Freeze Products, Duct Sealants & Accessories, Fuel Oil Products, Threaded Pipe Products, Maintenance & Safety Products, Degreasing Solvents/Oil Absorbents, Hot Water/Steam Boiler Treatments, Odor Control Products, PVC Cement/Insulation Adhesives, Scale Removers, and Condensate Pan Maintenance products. Products are sold exclusively through HVAC/R wholesalers nationwide. The company was founded in 1947 and its flagship ACE Foam N Clean was the first high-foaming, non-acid coil cleaner and brightener.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Monster Series: Legendary line of products including Orange Monster and Micro Monster coil cleaners and leak sealants designed for professional HVAC/R use on condensers, evaporators, walk-in coolers, ventilators and refrigerators.

Products and services

• Aerosol Products Pressurized spray products including coil cleaners, contact cleaners, degreasers, and specialty sprays for HVAC/R maintenance applications, sold to trade professionals through wholesale distribution.
• Coil Cleaners Chemical cleaning solutions for evaporator and condenser coils including alkaline, acid-replacement, eco-friendly, and bio-enzymatic formulations for indoor and outdoor applications, sold to HVAC/R contractors through wholesale distribution.
• Refrigerant Line Flushing/Acid Removal Flushing compounds and injection tools for cleaning HVAC/R systems after compressor burn-outs, retrofits, and oil changes, including Power Flush and Power Flush II systems.
• Leak Sealants Concentrated refrigerant leak sealants supplied with hose injection delivery systems for sealing microscopic leaks without pump-down, including AceSeal EZ Pro and Monster Seal product lines for HVAC/R service.
• Leak Detection Leak detection products including Fast Find detectors, gas leak detectors, and smoke bombs for identifying refrigerant and gas leaks in HVAC/R systems.
• IAQ Products (Indoor Air Quality) Products for maintaining indoor air quality including evaporator coil treatments, pan cleaners, detergent tabs, and pan protectors for HVAC/R systems.
• Refrigerants/Oils Refrigerant products including R290 (propane) and R600a (isobutane) for new equipment applications, along with BVA refrigeration oils, sold to HVAC/R contractors.
• Monster Series Professional-grade line of cleaners, leak sealants, wipes and towels designed for condensers, evaporators, walk-in coolers, ventilators and refrigerators, formulated to remove dirt and grease while being gentle on hands and surfaces.
• Cooling Tower Management Equipment Equipment for cooling tower water treatment including bypass feeders, chemical feed pumps, solution tanks, controllers, drop test kits, and pH conductivity meters.
• Hoses HVAC/R hoses including ball valve hoses, ABB low-loss hoses, standard hoses, and manifold gauges for refrigerant charging and system maintenance.
• Sprayers Acid-resistant polypropylene sprayers for applying coil cleaners and chemicals, including 250P (2 liter), 1000P (1 gallon), 2000P (2 gallon), HS-1, and coil cleaning guns.
• Water Filtration Products Water filtration systems including carbon cartridges, prefilter housings, scale control products, and replacement filters for ice machines and coffee applications.
• Ice Machine Products Products for ice machine maintenance including sanitizers, liquid cleaners, and nickel-safe ice machine cleaners.
• Heat Transfer & Anti-Freeze Products Heat transfer fluids and anti-freeze products including Frostguard (ethylene glycol), Frostsafe, and Pipeguard for protecting HVAC systems.
• Duct Sealants & Accessories Duct sealing products including bead cords, fire seal, firestop, foam insulation tape, insulation slugs, and mastic for sealing ductwork joints and penetrations.
• Fuel Oil Products Fuel oil treatment products including multi-purpose fuel additives, water absorbers, pour point depressants, and ice-away solutions.
• Threaded Pipe Products Pipe sealing and joining products including all-purpose pipe dope, pipe seal compounds, and teflon tape for threaded pipe connections.
• Maintenance & Safety Products Wiping cloths, towels, and safety products including Monster Towel So Tuff, Monster Wet Wipes, terry towels, and shop towels for HVAC/R service work.
• Degreasing Solvents/Oil Absorbents Industrial degreasers and oil absorbent products including Enviro-Klean, Super Degreaser, Superklean, and oil absorbent pads.
• Hot Water/Steam Boiler Treatments Boiler treatment chemicals including boiler stop leak, boiler treatment formulas BL-150, BL-160, and BL-504S for maintaining boiler systems.
• Odor Control Products Odor control and air freshening products including bead bag buckets, Fresh-Aire, Heat Shield, and Odor Neutralizer.
• PVC Cement/Insulation Adhesives PVC cement, primer/cleaner, insulation adhesive, and wet/dry PVC cement for HVAC ductwork fabrication.
• Scale Removers Scale removal products for heat exchangers and condensers including Condenser Cleaner CC-10, Scale Remover, Scalemaster, Silica Scale Remover Additive, and Ultra Klean Descaler Kit.
• Condensate Pan Maintenance Products for condensate drain pan maintenance including Block Buster drain cleaner and pan patch products.

Quantifiable outcome

• First high-foaming, non-acid coil cleaner that delivers acid-like performance with safer profile
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lennox International: Dallas-headquartered HVAC OEM across residential and commercial cooling/heating. Its Dave Lennox Signature and Allied Air dealer networks are key downstream consumers of coil cleaners, refrigerants, and leak sealants that Ace supplies.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC OEM (Trane, Ameristar) that drives HVAC/R service demand and aftermarket chemical consumption. While not a chemicals manufacturer, its installed base of equipment consumes Ace's category of maintenance chemicals.
• Honeywell Refrigerants: Large multinational industrial conglomerate offering HFO refrigerants (Solstice®) and adjacent chemicals to the HVAC/R industry, addressing the same end customers and refrigerant transition that drives Ace's formulations.
• Chemours Refrigerants: Wilmington, Delaware-based global chemical manufacturer of Freon™ and Opteon™ refrigerants; competes with Ace's R290/R600a refrigerants and supplies a broader industrial chemical portfolio that overlaps with HVAC/R applications.
• Carrier Global: Major HVAC OEM that distributes refrigerants (including via Carrier Enterprise, an Ace distributor) and whose HVAC service ecosystem overlaps with the same technicians Ace serves.
• CSW Industrials: Dallas-based diversified industrial holding company; owns RectorSeal (direct HVAC/R chemical peer) and adjacent HVAC/R brands. Competes with The Malco Group's portfolio model and shares channels/segments with Ace.

Direct peers

• Nu-Calgon: St. Louis-based direct competitor specializing in HVAC/R coil cleaners, leak sealants, and chemical treatments, sold exclusively through HVAC wholesalers. Closest head-to-head competitor to Ace across virtually every product category.
• DiversiTech: Atlanta-based direct competitor (PE-owned by H.I.G. Capital) supplying HVAC/R chemicals, motors, contactors, and accessories through HVAC wholesalers across North America.
• RectorSeal: Houston-based direct competitor (owned by CSW Industrials) manufacturing HVAC/R chemicals including leak sealants, pipe thread sealants, and coil cleaners, distributed primarily through HVAC wholesalers.

Emerging players

• Ritchie Engineering (Yellow Jacket): Eagan, Minnesota-based manufacturer of HVAC/R service tools (gauges, manifolds, recovery machines) that complements rather than directly competes with Ace; comparable SME-scale, family-owned-successor-to-PE history, and exclusive HVAC wholesaler distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AtlanticChem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AceChemPro
• Facebookfacebook.com/AceChemPro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlantic-chemical-equipment
• Instagraminstagram.com/acechempro

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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