NEW HAVEN, CT — The BILCO Company announces it has hired Schu Marketing as its representative for selling specialty access commercial building products in Minnesota and other regions of the upper Midwest.

Based in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Schu Marketing has been representing manufacturers to industrial, plumbing, heating, and architectural markets since 1992. BILCO is the manufacturer of specialty access products, including roof hatches, automatic smoke vents, floor access doors, and access safety products.

“We are excited to partner with BILCO and looking forward to working with them in expanding its presence in the region,’’ said Sarah Levens, President of Schu Marketing. “Our team is aware of the innovative products and range of materials that BILCO manufactures, and there is a strong demand for them in this market.”

Schu Marketing joins BILCO’s group of independent representatives that provide building materials while also delivering customer service, product knowledge, and customized solutions for projects. Schu Marketing’s regions include the entire state of Minnesota, along with territory in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

BILCO is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AmesburyTruth, which is a division of Tyman PLC. The company has served the building industry since 1926 and has been a pioneer in the development of specialty access products for commercial and residential construction.

“We are looking forward to working with Schu Marketing as our representative in that area,’’ said Steve Weyel, Director of Sales and Marketing for BILCO. “We know that Schu Marketing will provide the insight, experience, service that will distinguish BILCO in the building marketplace.”