APM Buildings
is a leading supplier of Pole Building Kits and Garage Kits in the
Mid-Atlantic Region. Our kits are generally shipped in 3 - 4 weeks, in
1 - 2 loads. Our kits include the plans and material (lumber, roofing,
siding, etc.) to construct your pole building or garage. We use quality
products from trusted brand names like Owens Corning Roofing, Wolverine
Siding, Fabral Steel, National Hardware, Cannonball Hardware, and Simpson
Strong-Tie, etc. Our wood trusses are sealed and approved by the truss
regulating industry. Our treated posts meet International Building Code
(IBC) Section 2308.1 Preservative-treated wood; which states that the
post must be treated to 0.6 pounds per cubic foot (pcf).
Our goal
is to save you time and money by focusing on your exact needs, then designing
a building to meet those needs. Then, by shipping the entire building
in 1 - 2 loads, you won't be waiting for products while you or your help
is standing around. We provide a tarp at no charge before we leave your
premises, so that when you are not working on your building the materials
are safe from rain and snow. APM Buildings is a subsidiary of APM Inc.,
a building material supply company incorporated in 1963 and located in
Adams County, Pennsylvania.
History
APM Buildings
is a subsidiary of the early Arendtsville Planing Mill which began it's
operation in the early 1900's in Arendtsville, PA. The Planing Mill manufactured
doors and window frames and supplied a complete line of millwork for house
and church construction. The mill also expanded to include products to
support local industry - barrel manufacturing, a product made to support
the growing local commercial apple industry as well as plow beams, pitman
rods, and wagon wheels to support the local farmers. The barrel factory
operated until 1935 when new apple packaging appeared.
In 1950,
Marshall Longenecker bought Arendtsville Planing Mill. Under Marshall's
ownership the mill continued to flourish adding custom cabinetry to their
services. In Marshall's words, "We have made everything from toothpicks
to rolling pins, and have served everyone from paupers to presidents."
In 1963
Marshall retired, selling the family business to his son-in-law and daughter,
Elson and Jane Grim, who incorporated the business as APM, Inc. They continued
the tradition of manufacturing quality wood products and added storm window
installation, a brand new invention at the time. The business was expanded
into a lumberyard and wholesale distributor for building materials. APM
Inc. moved across town to a larger location and Elson and Jane purchased
a True Value franchise. In 1991 Curt Grim, son of Elson and Jane Grim,
joined the family business. In 1994 Curt Grim purchased APM Inc. from
his parents, dedicated to keeping the family tradition of providing quality
products and good service at a fair price. Today, APM Inc. has three divisions,
APM Building Materials, APM Buildings, and Accent Building Products.