In early June, Hancock Lumber at Augusta held a ‘Grand Reopening’ ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate a new era for the store. Formerly Lapointe Lumber, the Hancock and Lapointe families felt they could better serve the regional customer base when working in tandem. Today, the store is still incredibly cared for by two Lapointe generational […]
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2023 Sawmill Fishing Trip Fun!
On June 8 & 9, Safety Director Gregg Speed and 25 sawmill leaders headed North for their annual fishing trip. This incredible trip has taken many shapes over the years, but is always a great time that leads to more connectivity and appreciation within our sawmill division! The fishing trip was originally created as a […]
We Are Team Hancock
Our company’s mission is to create a work environment that recognizes employees as human beings and ultimately enhances the lives of everyone who works here. Led by over 700 employees, Team Hancock is a multi-year recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ award. Leadership is encouraged at every position in the company, and […]
Ed Desjardins High Five!
My wife, Jane, and I want to thank Ed again for his help today in readjusting the Classics window at our home in Gardner. We appreciate his patience in trying to guide us on the telephone on how to make this adjustment ourselves and then his extra effort to stop by our house later to […]
The Hancock Online Experience
Have you checked out our full Hancock Online experience? Our team is always hard at work improving our online presence to equip you with all of the inspiration and shopping tools you and your business may need. Scroll through our offered services, such as kitchen design and component manufacturing, and request a quote for countless […]
Hancock Lumber Recognized by House of Representatives
Let the anniversary celebrations continue! On June 1st, Hancock Lumber was formally recognized by the Maine State House of Representatives for the 175th Anniversary of our company and our commitment to Maine business, the economy and Maine’s natural resources. A group of Team Hancock leaders gathered in Augusta during the House ‘Special Session’ and received […]
Hancock Lumber Awarded 2023 Maine Retailer of the Year
Team Hancock is proud to announce that Hancock Lumber has been named the 2023 Maine Retailer of the Year! On April 26th, Hancock Lumber’s executive team and retail division leaders accepted the award from the Retail Association of Maine; a nonprofit organization that represents the retail merchant industry before elected officials for policy and voting […]
Hancock Lumber Contributes to Maine ABC Competition
The Associated Builders and Contractors hosted its Maine Craft Championships this April in Augusta. The Maine chapter of the ABC organization aims to represent merit shop construction and construction-related firms through support, education and legislation. Attendees of this year’s event included 1,278 attendees (students and instructors), four legislators and the Maine DOL Commissioner, Laura Fortmen. Hancock […]
Kevin Hancock Co-launches Executive Training Program
Kevin Hancock and California-based consulting firm, SSCA, held its first Business of Shared Leadership executive workshop in San Diego this March. This executive leadership training is based on the concepts of Kevin’s book, The Seventh Power, and Hancock Lumber’s real-life experience transforming its work culture. These ideas and experiences are paired with SSCA’s teachings which […]
Stories from the Bethel Mill: Employee Spotlights
Hear from a few of our Bethel Mill employees about their career journey and the culture at Hancock Lumber. Cain Davidowicz, Kyle Tracy, Ellis Williams and Seth Haynes tell us the ways in which they have developed professionally and how Hancock Lumber supports them personally. “At Hancock Lumber, we look for opportunities in people every […]