ALEXANDRIA, VA — The BILCO Company announces it has hired APEM, Inc. as its manufacturer representative for selling specialty access commercial building products in central and southern Virginia, as well as West Virginia.

APEM is a manufacturers’ representative company focused on providing support throughout every stage of the building process, from initial concept design and value analysis through submittals and installation. Based in Alexandria with a local office in Waynesboro, APEM focuses on specialty products.

BILCO is a manufacturer of specialty access products for commercial construction projects. It has served the building industry since 1926.

“We are beyond excited to become part of the BILCO team," said Jessica Boardman, President of APEM. “The BILCO name is synonymous in the industry with high quality products, superior product innovations, and unmatched customer service. BILCO is highly regarded in the architectural and construction industry.”

“We are excited to bring a professional agency like APEM on board in important Virginia and West Virginia markets," said Steve Weyel, Director of Sales and Marketing for BILCO. “They have a terrific and energetic team that we know is going to work well with architects, contractors, and roofing product distributors in this region.”