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Lumber
A legend in lumber
Celebrating 65 years in business in 2021 , 84 Lumber remains the first choice for contractors and builders across the entire US , thanks to its dedicated team and inspirational President and Owner , Maggie Hardy
We build everything from the ground up , and I think that ’ s how we keep our culture as one
As the nation ’ s leading privately held supplier of building materials , manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings , 84 Lumber already holds a unique position in the market . Not only does its lack of shareholders give it a lot of operational flexibility and freedom , but its owner , Maggie Hardy , is one hundred percent invested in the success of the company and her people , in way that public-listed businesses find hard to emulate .
Frank Cicero , Chief Operating Officer at the company ( and who has worked for 84 Lumber for 38 years ), believes that this is a very important factor that sets the business apart . “ Maggie doesn ’ t really view 84 Lumber Company as a company , although that sounds strange !” he said . “ She really thinks of it as a living , breathing entity , or almost one of her children . This is really , truly a family business , built around people and full of staff who have been here for years and we have all grown together to do this job .”
Given Frank ’ s history with the business , he is perfectly positioned to give the magazine ’ s readers a brief insight into its evolution , which started back in 1956 , with its founder , and Maggie ’ s father , Joe Hardy . “ Joe started a company to help contractors build houses in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , where there was a miniature housing boom at the time ,” said Frank .
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