Hammond Lumber Company announces its plans to acquire Ware-Butler Building Supply. The acquisition will expand Hammond’s retail footprint from 22 to 34 locations throughout Maine and New Hampshire, further strengthening its ability to serve communities across the region. The acquisition will officially close on July 31, 2025.
The transaction includes 15 Ware-Butler retail locations in Maine. Hammond Lumber Company will consolidate the Dixfield, Greenville, and Orrington locations into nearby Hammond branches to optimize resources and better serve local customers.
Also included in the acquisition are Ware-Butler’s wall panel manufacturing facility in Stillwater and two metal roofing production lines located in Stillwater and Palmyra. These assets will expand Hammond’s in-house manufacturing capabilities, particularly for framing packages and custom roofing systems, aligning with customer demand for high-quality, prefabricated building components.
With this acquisition, Hammond solidifies its position as one of the largest independent building material retailers in the Northeast. The company will employ over 1,200 people across Maine and New Hampshire and is projected to generate more than $550 million in annual sales.
Ware-Butler Building Supply was founded in 1925 and acquired by Pleasant River Lumber in 2020. Pleasant River Lumber will continue to operate its two spruce sawmills in Dover-Foxcroft and Enfield. The sale does not include Pleasant River Lumber’s two sawmills, AA Brochu Inc., Moosehead Cedar Log Homes, and the Woodsmith’s Cabinetry manufacturing facility – all of which will continue to be operated independently by Pleasant River Lumber.
