The Casco Moulder/Resaw safely tagged out an incredible 123,538 BF! The resaw set a record day at 63,104 BF with a saw change, and the Moulder delivered 60,434 BF with 9 changeovers! This team continues to amaze me in every way. I am beyond proud of the way they keep learning, growing, and achieving together. […]
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Dan Wetmore and Cliff McConkey High Five!
Thank you to Dan Wetmore and Cliff McConkey for touring the senior leadership team from Hussey Seating through our Casco Mill. President & CEO Brian Deveaux connected with us to see if his group could tour the mill and huddle for a culture chat following their off-site retreat at Migis Lodge. Our two companies have […]
Casco Moulder Mill Team High Five!
The Casco Planer crew set a moulder record! The team safely delivered a strong performance yesterday processing 55,208 bf while sustaining 18,262 lfph! Great teamwork and dedication to continuous improvement! Well done!
Casco Planer Mill Team High Five!
The Casco Planer crew set a new board footage record! We finished at 221,726BF with three changeovers. A huge shoutout to the team. This is a record they have been itching to break for a while now. It’s amazing what these guys can do when they put their mind to something!
Internal Advancements Create Landscape for Promotions and Career Growth
As part of our company realignment in late 2024, Mike Shane earned a promotion from Casco Mill GM—a role he held for 24 years—to the newly created position of Regional General Manager of White Pine Manufacturing. In this new role, Mike oversees all eastern white pine operations across our Bethel, Casco, and Pittsfield mills with each […]
Out with the Old and In with the New: Hancock Lumber Continues to Invest Companywide
It started in 1848 with a hand-written contract for the construction of a mill. Ever since, Hancock Lumber has continued to invest in the future of eastern white pine manufacturing. With mills in the heart of eastern white pine territory, Hancock Lumber is one of the largest producers of the species in the country. Reinvesting […]
Arthur Porter High Five!
I am wrapping up a home addition project which has spanned several months. I’ve worked with Arthur from the beginning, and he’s been a true partner along the way. Specifically, he’s been prompt to respond to my questions, helpful in choosing between multiple materials options, willing to place special orders to compete with other distributers, […]
Casco Days 2021 Recap
A Casco tradition since 1935, Casco Days returned this year after the pandemic in full force. Closing for the pandemic in 2020 was only the second cancellation of this local tradition since it started 86 years ago! As one of the only 100% volunteer-run fairs in the state of Maine, Casco Days is truly a […]
Mark Morissette High Five!
Casco Retail General Manager Mark Morissette High Five Award in Recognition of: Mark Morissette Presented by: Homeowner Laura H. Hancock Location: Casco In February of 2020, a 40′ tree fell onto our charming uninsulated camp on Raymond Pond. We spent much of the pandemic repairing the roof and structure and then doing a renovation of the […]
Hancock Lumber joins the American Tree Farm System
All of Hancock’s privately owned land is open to the public for recreation Hancock Lumber recently announced that their Hancock Land division has rejoined the American Tree Farm System (ATFS). Hancock Land remains one of the largest landowners in Western Maine—with 12,200 acres owned across Bridgton, Naples, Casco, and Poland. Membership into the ATFS is an […]