In early October, Mainely Trusses hosted a Truss Manufacturers’ Roundtable, welcoming eight different component manufacturers from across the country to tour our facility in Fairfield. Attendees came together from various parts of the country—from owners and production managers to general managers and design managers—for two-days of touring, learning, collaboration, idea-sharing, and more. The group toured Hancock Lumber’s Mainely Trusses facility, gaining firsthand insight into the company’s operations, processes, and culture of shared leadership. Following the tour, attendees shared their observations […]
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Mainely Trusses High Five!
Last week, Mainely Trusses hosted a group of eight different component manufacturing representatives from around the country including owners, production managers, general mangers, and designers. The group was extremely impressed with the team at MT, the process at which trusses are manufactured from start to finish, the humans working there, and more! Some comments included: […]
Saco Team High Five!
A big Hancock High Five to all the team members at the Saco location. This was our biggest DIY build and our very first experience with the Hancock Lumber team in Saco! From the initial visit, our experience with every team member has been amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to assist in any manner possible. […]
Andrew Ward High Five!
Andrew did a wonderful job stepping in to build loads when we were short handed and extremely busy. He chips in when he can while also taking care of customers and other responsibilities! Read Andrew Ward’s Story
Braden Kelley + Connor Baer High Five!
I’m very excited to say Braden Kelley and Connor Baer both passed their NeLMA graders test and are now certified! This is a huge win for them and the planer mill team! Their hard work and dedication paid off, and I couldn’t be more proud of them! Congratulations guys! Read Connor Baer’s StoryRead Braden Kelley’s […]
From Dream to Delivery: Samantha’s Tiny Home Journey with Tiny Homes of Maine and Hancock Lumber
When Samantha began dreaming about retirement in the summer of 2024, she wasn’t just imagining more free time—she was envisioning a new way of living. After 27 years in her Massachusetts home, she was ready for a change: something more economical, sustainable, and located in the calm of Downeast Maine. Thanks to a gifted acre […]
Ryan Edwards High Five!
A huge Hancock High Five to Ryan Edwards! Ryan has recently been awarded the Rising Star Award from the Maine Forest Products Council. The Rising Star Award recognizes an outstanding individual who represents the next generation of progress, standing for the future of the industry, and the many opportunities that are available for the younger […]
A Hancock Lumber Tradition Continues—Sawmill Chief Sales Officer, Matt Duprey, Elected NeLMA Chairman
Team Hancock is thrilled to announce Sawmill Chief Sales Officer, Matt Duprey, has been elected as the newest Chairman of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NeLMA). Established in 1933, NeLMA is the rules-writing agency for Eastern White Pine lumber and the grading authority for the SPFs grouping of species that includes Eastern Spruce, Balsam Fir, […]
Team Hancock’s Ryan Edwards Awarded Maine Forest Products Council Rising Star Award
Hancock Lumber is excited to announce that Casco Sawmill Finished Products Manager, Ryan Edwards, has recently been awarded the Rising Star Award from the Maine Forest Products Council. Ryan accepted the award at Hancock Lumber’s Sales and Production meeting in September from Mike Shane, Hancock’s Regional General Manager of White Pine Manufacturing. The Rising Star […]
Pittsfield Sawmill Creating Power with New Steam Turbine
After years of research, planning, and grant applications, Hancock Lumber’s Pittsfield mill has begun making power following the installation of a new steam turbine! A process years in the making, the goal remained to generate our own power and become more sustainable. Thanks to the dedication of Team Hancock and a series of strategic investments, that goal is now complete! The Timeline: Every improvement along the way reinforces Team […]