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 […]
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Noah Gallant High Five!
I wanted to shout out Noah for not only working incredibly hard and helping out a teammate’s customers, but also for teaching us all at the store and helping us improve. For example, I recently made a comment that I wish I could just look at a piece of wood and know what it is. […]
Michelle James, Meagan McDonough & Noah Gallant High Five!
Kennebunk’s Counter Team, Michelle, Meagan and Noah, have truly come together as a team. You can see the results of all their efforts through our monthly numbers and customer experience! Great job and I appreciate what each brings to the team!
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 […]
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 […]
February Flashback: 1998 Roots + Branches!
As we celebrate our 175th Anniversary, we pause to remember and commemorate all of the moments that got us here. This month we took a look back at a Roots + Branches issues from Februarys past. What we found? Archival photos from Hancock Lumber during the Ice Storm of ’98. Hancock Lumber was also celebrating […]
How it’s made: Hancock ProFinish
Finishing Done Right: Enjoy less prep and faster finishing with Hancock Lumber’s in-house priming, painting and staining facility! Fly through our Hancock ProFinish operations, watch our team in action, and learn about all of the product and environmental benefits to our locally-finished, eastern white pine boards. Ready to shop now? Check out our ProFinish boards […]
Beau Phillips High Five!
I wanted to give a quick high-five to Beau Phillips. Two customers told me yesterday how Beau always goes the extra mile to help them find, load, and just do what it takes to get them in and out quickly with a smile and positive attitude at all times. Great job Beau and keep up […]
Kurt Knudsen High Five!
Recipient: Kurt KnudsenLocation: Brunswick I wanted to thank Kurt for taking great pictures and collecting information on some damaged window frames and screens that he delivered to one of my jobs. Kurt’s attention to these details made it possible for me to send this information directly to the vendor in a timely manner and get […]