Michael S. Palazzolo
Michael S. Palazzolo founded Safety King, Inc. in 1969 and helped shape the company into one of the largest air duct cleaning firms in the Midwest.
A state-licensed Mechanical Contractor, Michael spent six years in U.S. Naval Intelligence before founding Safety King. He is also a father of six.
Building Safety King From 1969 Forward
Michael founded Safety King in 1969 and spent decades building the company around professional air duct cleaning for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Today, Safety King is headed by his son, Michael J. Palazzolo . The company operates a fleet of 10 Giant Power Vacuum Trucks with uniformed technicians certified as Air System Cleaning Specialists (ASCS) by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA).
A Pioneer in the Air Duct Cleaning Industry
Michael has been a pioneer in the air duct cleaning industry, developing many of the cleaning tools that later became standard in the industry.
He was also an early adopter of digital administration, moving Safety King to a fully computerized office environment long before that became common in business.
When the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) was formed in 1987, Michael became a charter member and served on its founding Board of Directors.
In 1991, he served as president of NADCA.
A 3,300-Mile Ride for the American Lung Association
Michael’s commitment to indoor air quality extended beyond his work at Safety King.
In 1991, the American Lung Association presented Michael with its Distinguished Service Award for his achievement in completing a 3,300-mile transcontinental fundraising bicycle trek.
Founder. Industry Pioneer. The DuctPro.
Michael S. Palazzolo founded Safety King in 1969 and helped shape both the company and the air duct cleaning industry through decades of hands-on work, innovation, and industry leadership.