FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2026 For the sixth consecutive year, Hammond recognized as one of the best places of employment BELGRADE, Maine – Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine, marking the sixth consecutive year the company has received the recognition. The Best Places to Work […]
Throughout the month of August, Hammond Lumber Company is proud to partner with Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine (RLDAM), and the New Hampshire Retail Lumber Association (NHRLA) for a companywide Food Drive & Fundraiser focused on helping neighbors facing food insecurity. From August 1 through August 31, […]
BELGRADE, Maine – Following the tragic fire and explosion in Searsmont, Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) is announcing a $100,000 donation to support the victims and families impacted by this heartbreaking event. The contribution will be made directly to the Maine Strong Memorial Foundation to help provide financial assistance, resources, and ongoing support to those affected. […]
At Hammond Lumber Company, delivering great service starts with a knowledgeable team. Recently, our sales professionals from across Maine and New Hampshire came together for a company-wide training event focused on product education, system solutions, and real-world jobsite applications. The goal was simple: ensure our team stays up to date on the building materials, technologies, […]
For the fifth year in a row, Hammond Lumber Company was proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Maine Pond Hockey Classic, held February 6–8 at Camp Tracy on McGrath Pond in Oakland. This year’s tournament brought out 66 registered teams from across the region (and beyond) in a spirited 4 on […]
1926-2026 It is with deep gratitude and remembrance that we honor the life of Verna Hammond, co-founder of Hammond Lumber Company, who passed peacefully on January 5 at the age of 99. In 1953, Verna loaned her husband, Clifton “Skip” Hammond, $50 to start a sawmill—marking the beginning of what would become Hammond Lumber Company. […]
Over 100 members of the Hammond Lumber Company team traveled to the Lumber and Building Material Expo and participated in a series of vendor tours designed to strengthen partnerships, explore new products, and gain behind-the-scenes insight into the manufacturing processes that support our customers every day. Trips like this are an important part of our […]
This holiday season, Hammond Lumber Company was honored to once again participate in Wreaths Across America, a national program dedicated to remembering and honoring the men and women who have served our country. As part of this meaningful effort, our team assisted with the pickup and delivery of wreaths to veteran cemeteries here in Maine, […]
This year’s Employee Holiday Party was extra special as we proudly introduced a brand-new recognition program — the Hammond Honors — created to celebrate the incredible people who make Hammond Lumber Company what it is today. The Hammond Honors shine a spotlight on employees across all branches who demonstrate outstanding dedication, teamwork, and spirit. Through […]
Over the past few weeks, our team supported and participated in two meaningful events here in Maine. One took place on an airport runway. The other took place on the softball fields. Both reminded us of the importance of teamwork, community, and giving back. Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull Our team took part in the […]
