Hancock Lumber congratulates two of their long-time, Yarmouth employees after learning they’ve been honored with Spirit of Excellence Awards through the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. Presented annually, this award recognizes non-management employees of Yarmouth businesses. Employees are nominated based on their commitment to their business, service as a role model, and their part in making […]
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Growth Within Hancock’s Leadership Team!
A letter from Kevin Hancock | October 2019 Hello!I am writing to share some exciting news. Beginning in January 2020, Paul Wainman (our current CFO) is going to become President of Hancock Lumber. I am going to continue working as CEO and BOD Chair. I am not retiring or planning on retiring. So, this move is just additive […]
Bethel Mill Reinvestments Drive Customer and Employee Experiences
Earlier this year, Hancock Lumber completed the installation of a new automatic grade scanning system at the Bethel sawmill. General Manager, Aaron Schulte, and his crew completed the massive capital project in typical Hancock Lumber fashion—a true team effort—finishing on schedule, and producing better results than predicted, for both employees and customers. After six months […]
Hancock Lumber named a Best Place to Work in Maine for the 6th year in a row!
“This award is not about WHAT we do, but HOW we do what we do.It’s about working in a manner that aspires to respect, value, and empower every person’s voice in our company.“ –Kevin Hancock, President + CEO Being a part of Team Hancock means taking pride in doing the right thing for our teammates, our customers, and […]
Hancock Celebrates York County Expansion with Saco Groundbreaking Ceremony
Hancock’s leadership team (L to R:) Bobby Morissette, Erin Plummer, Kevin Hancock, Mike Hall, and Mark Hopkins officially break ground on their newest site in Saco! On Monday, August 12th Hancock Lumber officially broke ground at the future home of their tenth lumberyard and kitchen design showroom in Saco, Maine. The newest location will be […]
Hancock Lumber Partners with Olympic Hopeful Kate Hall
Kate Hall after winning the 2019 Track + Field Championship with a jump of 21′ 4 1/4″! Hancock Lumber recently partnered with Olympic hopeful—and Casco native—Kate Hall on her quest for gold at the 2020 Olympic games. Kate is an American track and field athlete specializing in long jump and sprint. A decorated athlete, Kate […]
Recap of 85th Annual Casco Days
A letter to the Bridgton News editor: As we pack up the final stuffed animals, disassemble the rides and tents, count the final coins, and reflect on the 85th annual Casco Days, all we can say is ‘WOW!’, we are so lucky to live in this beautiful town with such tremendous people and support! An […]
Hancock Dedicates and Celebrates New Home Office in Casco!
Hancock Lumber’s new home office, as seen from Route 11 Hancock Lumber has grown and evolved throughout Maine and New Hampshire over the past 171 years, but has always remained committed to its Casco roots. On June 18th, Hancock’s leadership team, employees, board of directors, family, building partners, and friends celebrated their new home office […]
Celebrating Hancock’s New Windham Kitchen Design Showroom
Team Hancock officially cut the ribbon last week celebrating the opening of their Windham Kitchen Design Showroom located at 403 Roosevelt Trail in Windham! Just off Route 302 at the Windham rotary, the new space is on the same campus as the lumberyard, hardware store, and wall panel shop. Hancock Lumber is thrilled to reinvest in […]
Raymond Elementary School Visits Casco Sawmill
Hi! My name is Sophie and I am working as a marketing intern at Hancock this summer. I had the chance to follow some students around on a sawmill tour (a first for the students and me, too!) The fifth grade class of Raymond Elementary School visited our Casco Sawmill location. The 52 students were […]