Joseph Hardy, founder and CEO of 84 Lumber, died Saturday, January 7, passing on his 100th birthday. Hardy’s career began in 1946, when he worked at his father’s jewelry store while studying at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a degree in industrial engineering. It was then he discovered his ability as a salesperson, […]

84 Lumber, the privately held building materials supplier, is recruiting for nearly 10 immediate openings at its door shop in Elkridge, Md., as the company’s business continues to expand nationwide. Interested job seekers can interview for open positions at a hiring event on June 28, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the company’s […]

84 Lumber announced expansion plans following its 2019 success and has recently opened a new location in Greenville, S.C. The new door shop and engineered wood products hub officially opened in March and is now serving customers, according to the company. The new 58,000 square foot facility currently runs one interior door line and has […]

A Pennsylvania-based lumber and building product supplier has filed a complaint in the Eastern District Court of Louisiana against its former attorney, requesting $1.85 million, plus attorney fees. In a complaint filed this month, 84 Lumber alleges that the firm committed malpractice, ultimately resulting in the loss of another lawsuit the lumber company was pursuing. […]

Reports of 84 Lumber facilities closing have been increasing over the past few months, some with barely any notice according to sources in the area. Officials at 84 Lumber say the closures are the company’s efforts to improve efficiency. News stations and websites along the east coast have reported the closure of several of the […]

84 Lumber participated in the ground-breaking ceremony for West Virginia’s first Fisher House, set to be built at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington. When it opens, it will provide temporary housing at no cost for families whose loved ones are being treated at the facility.  When complete, the 13,270-square-foot house will […]

84 Lumber has donated $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity’s (Habitat) nationwide Home Builders Blitz event that occurs all this week. The annual event gathers thousands of professional builders together to build, repair and renovate homes in dozens of communities across the country to help give a decent place to live to families in need of […]

Building materials supplier 84 Lumber has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers of 2019. This is the third time 84 Lumber has received this recognition; the company was listed on Forbes’ Best Midsize Employers list in 2016 and 2017. “We’re honored to once again be recognized by Forbes as a top […]

Officials for 84 Lumber recently announced the promotion of John Hay to the position of divisional vice president (DVP) of the Mid-Atlantic region. Hay has been with the building materials supplier since May 1989, holding numerous roles over the past 30 years. Hay began his career with 84 Lumber as a manager-trainee at the company’s […]

At an awards banquet held last month in Farmington, Pa., officials for 84 Lumber recognized the company’s 2018 Rookie and Manager of the Year winners. The two awards are the most notable of the ceremony, officials said, honoring 84 Lumber’s top performers from the previous year. The company also honored Area Manager of the Year, […]