Hancock Lumber To Acquire Massachusetts Lumberyard
Hancock Lumber has announced plans to acquire Johnson Lumber, a single-location lumberyard located in Salisbury, Mass. The transaction is expected to close on May 31, with the location officially beginning operations as Hancock Lumber on Monday, June 2—Hancock’s 12th lumberyard and its first in Massachusetts.
Founded in 1963 and originally operating as a sawmill, Johnson Lumber has grown into a respected contractor yard with a strong presence across Northeast Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and Southern Maine. The business has remained in the Johnson family for over 60 years.
Hancock Lumber Chair and sixth-generation Managing Owner Kevin Hancock says, “We plan to reinvest, grow the business and add resources to allow that tradition to keep building. Johnson Lumber and Hancock Lumber are a great fit in terms of business values, employee care and a deep focus on contractor sales and service. We’re excited, grateful and committed to moving the company forward while celebrating its roots and heritage.”
Located two miles from the coast and minutes from I-95 and I-495, Johnson Lumber is situated on a 12-acre site featuring covered storage and contractor-focused inventory. Strategically, the acquisition is a natural extension of Hancock Lumber’s markets, enhancing the reach between its existing Kennebunk and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire locations—40 and 70 minutes away, respectively.
This additional lumberyard will help grow key product lines including Hancock-made wall panels, trusses and pine, along with Marvin windows and Tiny Homes, while creating additional capacity and delivery efficiency across the region.
Twenty Johnson Lumber employees will join Team Hancock, including three second generation owners, two of whom will stay on short-term to assist with the transition and one as a full-time employee. The two companies plan to work together in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition for employees and customers.
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