Knowing who you can turn to is the motive behind Rural Builders annual Gold Key program. From the very beginning, in 1983, we were going directly to users to ask for their feedback regarding which companies were doing the best job of providing the best products, the best services, and at the best prices.
Originally, we could only rely on feedback through the U.S. Postal Service. Now, in addition to “snail mail,” we also use online voting and email voting to get our results.
This year, four companies join the “Gold Key Club” with their first-ever award: AceClamp, Golden Rule Fasteners, Malco Products, and Mid South Aluminum. PLUS, this year’s honorary Gold Key of Service is awarded to the Mike Rowe Works organization, which is a scholarship program for young people looking to work in construction. See yet another example of their great work earlier in this magazine.
Learn more on the pages ahead as many of the companies share additional information about their products and services. In each case, the number of gold keys won correspond to the number of years the company has received the award.

CONGRATULATIONS to this year’s winners!