Legacy of Leadership

Our founders, Carl Barton and Arnold Malow, and the leaders who succeeded them have helped shape our history, culture, and story. Through historical photos, personal accounts, and more that have been recorded and preserved, we explore the legacy of our success.

Centennial Video Series

Team members from past and present share their personal stories from their time at Barton Malow, reflections on the organization throughout its 100-year history, and where we are headed next.

Barton Malow's Heritage

1924 - 2010

Who were Barton and Malow? Find out in the story that covers the organization’s earliest days and into the 21st century, as told by former President and Chairman Ben Maibach Jr., and Chief Community Officer Ben Maibach III.

Learn more

Historical Highlights

Since our founding one century ago, Barton Malow has collected its fair share of artifacts, photographs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and more. Take a peek into our archives from the past 100 years.

Anniversary Artifacts

As we’ve reached milestones through the years, there have been several interesting artifacts created for previous celebrations that take us back to what it was like 10, 25, and 50 years ago. Explore some of the ways we’ve commemorated anniversaries through the years in this historical highlight.

Tools of the Trade

The industry has changed a lot since we opened our doors in 1924. Learn more about how it used to be done with some of the old tools of the trade we’ve found at our headquarters.

Project Artifacts

After completing countless projects, we’ve accumulated quite a cache of souvenirs. Check out some of the more unique items we’ve collected over the years.

Logos Through the Years

Barton Malow's logo is more than just a symbol. It helps tell the story of who we are, what we stand for, and where we are going.

Ben Maibach III (left) and Ben Maibach Jr. (right) - 1973

Dick Marburger (left) with Ben Maibach Jr. (right) at the Lawrence Institute of Technology's Wayne H. Buell Building - 1982

President Ben Maibach III inspecting world's largest copper roof installation at Domino's Farms World Headquarters in the 1980s.

Ben Maibach III (left) at UVA - 1986

Former Sr Vice President Don Shalibo (right) and Paul Maracte (left) - 1997

Ben Maibach Jr. (middle left) + Arnold Malow (middle right) at Detroit's Post Office dedication - 1960

Arnold Malow (far right) at the Chrysler Allen Park Parts Depot - 1965

Gino Rossetti, Ben Maibach Jr., and Ben Maibach III at the Michigan State Capitol - 1967