About Us

About Us

Built on Strength

The Bilco Group

The Bilco Group

Since 1981, The Bilco Group has built its reputation on integrity, quality, and reliability. From our Hillside, New Jersey facility, we support rigging industries with dependable wire rope, rigging hardware, inspections, proof testing, and training. Every product and service we provide reflects our longstanding commitment to safety, precision, and trust.

45

Years in Business

100+

Years of Combined Experience

50

States Serviced

1,000,000

Miles of Rope Sold

What We Do

End-to-end rigging support from selection and fabrication to testing, certification, and training.

  • Established in 1981.
  • In-house sling fabrication and assembly.
  • Certified proof testing and documentation.
  • OSHA-compliant training programs.
  • Hillside, New Jersey, facility serving the industry.
What We Do

Who We Are

The Bilco Group is a trusted partner for lifting and rigging solutions. Our team combines decades of experience with a complete in-house operation that includes sling fabrication, inspection, and proof testing. We work with customers who demand performance, accountability, and safety at every stage of their operation. Our foundation is built on service, expertise, and consistent results.

Industries We Support

Customized rigging and lifting solutions for your industry's demands.

Construction & Infrastructure
Construction & Infrastructure
Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities
Marine & Towing
Marine & Towing
Ports & Logistics
Ports & Logistics

Safety, Standards, & Certification

Safety is the foundation of everything we do. Our testing and certification services meet or exceed OSHA, ASME, and CMAA standards. We document every proof test, maintain detailed inspection records, and provide on-site or classroom training designed to keep workers and equipment safe. Our goal is to ensure that every product we supply performs as expected and every operator understands how to use it properly.

Safety, Standards, & Certification
Facility and Equipment

Facility and Equipment

Our Hillside, New Jersey, facility houses a fully equipped sling shop, a proof-testing area, and a dedicated training classroom. Every part of our operation is designed to provide quick turnarounds, consistent quality, and accurate documentation. From fabrication to testing, we maintain complete control of the process to ensure the highest level of reliability.

Credentials That Back Every Lift

SC&RA
awrf
Web sling tie down
Sam.gov

Our Team

Eric Meder

Eric Meder

Founder & CFO

With roots in importing, marketing, and finance, he drives global growth through strategic, customer-focused leadership.

Barry I. Lemberg

Barry I. Lemberg

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

A veteran of the wire rope industry since 1969, he built The Bilco Group on a foundation of service, integrity, and skilled teamwork.

Jason Lemberg

Jason Lemberg

President

After graduating from the University of Delaware, Jason started in 2004 as an inside/outside sales expert. Jason rose through the ranks to become president in 2024.

Alex Meder

Alex Meder

President

Starting at the company in 2009 after earning a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University, he rose through operations and purchasing before becoming President in 2024.

Our Specialists & Teams

Brian Stearns – Eastern Sales Representative
Brian Stearns – Eastern Sales Representative
Justin Bonifacio – Sales Analyst
Justin Bonifacio – Sales Analyst
Kyle Harrington – Vice President of Heavy Marine & Utility
Kyle Harrington – Vice President of Heavy Marine & Utility
Pablo Valle - Inside Sales / Logistics Manager
Pablo Valle - Inside Sales / Logistics Manager
Mike Cuccinello- Corporate Vice President
Mike Cuccinello- Corporate Vice President
Sean Bywater - Inside Sales
Sean Bywater - Inside Sales
Bill Halt - Vice President
Bill Halt - Vice President
Accounting - Carla Ferreira – Controller, Teresa Lima – Assistant Controller
Accounting - Carla Ferreira – Controller, Teresa Lima – Assistant Controller

Sewing Shop

Sewing Shop

Warehouse

Warehouse