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Three mills in Maine:

Eastern White Pine is our Gold


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Hancock Lumber owns and operates three Eastern White Pine sawmills in Bethel, Casco, and Pittsfield, Maine, and that allows us to bring this valuable product direct from the forest to you.We are the largest producer of Eastern White Pine in the United States with strong domestic sales complemented with growing international demand as well.

  • In 2007, we manufactured approximately 79 million board feet.
  • In 2008, we produced over 87 million board feet.

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For generations, Hancock Lumber has taken great pride in producing our top-quality, made-in-Maine pine boards with a commitment to sustainable growth and environmentally responsible forest management.

  • SFI Certified – The American Forest & Paper Association’s Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) encourages the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the long-term protection of wildlife, plants, soil, air, and water quality.

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It’s true: Eastern White Pine is our gold. But all of the white pine we manufacture is officially “Green.”

Hancock Lumber wins the coveted Philip C. Hastings Energy Leadership Award for energy efficiency upgrades at its Bethel Sawmill.  Click here to read more!

The World's Finest Pine Comes From Hancock Lumber

Here in Maine, it takes 80 to 100 years to grow a mature Eastern White Pine tree - tall and straight with the strength and character that make it the gold standard of soft woods.

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Red Bag Solution

We wrapped it in red to make a statement: The quality of our Maine-grown white pine and our passion for doing whatever it takes to meet your needs and specifications set an unsurpassed standard.

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Green Heritage

From the beginning, the Hancock family has managed its timberlands on a sustained yield basis. Hancock Lumber is peer-certified for the American Forestry and Products Association’s Sustained Forestry Initiative.* Moreover, our products meet or exceed the Federal Trade Commission’s green marketing guidelines.

 

We Make It Easier

From framing lumber to house wrap, roofing to doors and windows, interior millwork to custom kitchens, Hancock Lumber can provide the products and expert staff you need.