Hancock Lumber, 320ink, and Allmade Apparel Making a Difference from Haiti to Maine. This spring, Hancock Lumber took a different approach when ordering their builder gear. After hearing about a new t-shirt manufacturer, Hancock decided to purchase the Allmade apparel brand, a high quality t-shirt line with a socially and environmentally responsible mission. The Allmade team is […]
Hancock Lumber
Peter Bernier Retires from Hancock Lumber
Hancock Lumber’s Yarmouth store hosted a lunch to celebrate the amazing career of long-time industry leader, Peter Bernier. Thursday marked approximately 45 years to the day since Peter Bernier began working in the industry here in Maine. He started in 1973, right out of college, selling for Brunswick Coal and Lumber (who he had worked […]
Core Values Continued: Employee Engagement
ENGAGEMENT. Leadership is encouraged at every position in the company here at Hancock Lumber. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel empowered, respected and listened to, honoring our commitment to a culture where ‘Everybody Leads’ and truly being a ‘Best Place to Work’. Creating and sustaining a best place to work environment takes […]
Hancock Yarmouth Exceeds Goal Hosting American Red Cross Blood Drive
On Tuesday, March 27th, Hancock Lumber’s Yarmouth location hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive. Lead by CounterPro Sarah Dube with the support of General Manager, Harland Storey, the entire Yarmouth Team stepped up both by recruiting donors and serving as donors themselves. With short notice serving as a fill in location for the Red […]
SAFETY: Hancock Lumber’s #1 Priority
Communicating our core values: Hancock Lumber kicked off 2018 with a refreshed mission and values statement. Through a weekly series here on our blog, we will be communicating our 7 core values that define our culture. Simply put, culture is who we are and how we work, and we love the long-term nature of our […]
Embracing Business Tax Transparency
Embracing Business Tax Transparency. Below is a recent op ed article Kevin Hancock wrote for the Press Herald newspaper. Casco, ME – I recently overheard someone asking how much money “the government was sending” their company as a result of corporate tax reform. That quick encounter followed weeks of watching politicized reporting on the subject using nebulous terms […]
Hancock Lumber Welcomes Mainely Trusses to the Team
Hancock Lumber Welcomes Mainely Trusses to the Team! Hancock blazes new trail, acquires roof and floor truss manufacturing facility. Hancock Lumber is proud to announce their acquisition of Mainely Trusses, a market-leading roof and floor truss manufacturing facility based in Fairfield, Maine. Two successful Maine businesses are joining forces with this acquisition, adding a unique […]
Join Team Hancock: Culture Makes the Difference!
Join Team Hancock: Culture Makes the Difference! In Rick Schumacher’s January 2018 LBM Journal’s editor’s note, he offers three pieces of advice to dealers across the country to kick off the new year: 1) focus on company culture, 2) seek fresh opportunities and 3) connect, learn and grow. In his note, Rick wrote, “1. FOCUS ON COMPANY […]
Hancock Culture: Hear Directly from the Voices of Team Hancock
Hancock Lumber’s Marketing + Communications Director, Erin Plummer, recently presented at the annual LBM Journal Strategies conference in Texas. Asked to speak on the topic, “How to Make Your Company a Best Place to Work”–the heart of the Hancock culture, Erin opened her talk with this quote: “I’m a firm believer that the brand is the […]
Two New Boom Trucks: Welcome to Team Hancock
TWO NEW BOOM TRUCKS: WELCOME TO TEAM HANCOCK! Hancock Lumber is excited to welcome two new boom trucks to the fleet this summer. After months of spec-ing the components and assembling the trucks, our new wheels have landed at our Bridgton and Windham facilities, officially part of Team Hancock’s fleet. Keep your eyes out for the two […]