Talk:84 Lumber

Name?

Why is the company named "84 Lumber"? As a kid, I vaguely remembered the closest one to us opening up around the mid-1980s, so I always assumed that the company had been founded in 1984. But, I now know that's not the case... any ideas?

It's headquartered in Eighty-Four Pennsylvania.

Eighty-Four Pennsylvania is located about 20 minutes east of Pittsburgh.

Not only is 84 Lumber named after the town but about 60 percent of the local businesses are named after it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.196.162.166 (talk) 23:31, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

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Request edit on 5 June 2026

• What I think should be changed:

Extended content

84 Lumber

84 Lumber is a privately held building materials and supply company in the United States. Founded in 1956 by Joseph A. Hardy III, the company operates retail locations, component manufacturing plants, custom door and millwork shops, and engineered wood product centers serving both residential and commercial construction markets.

History

84 Lumber was founded in 1956 by Joseph A. Hardy III. Hardy led the company until 1992, when his daughter, Maggie Hardy, succeeded him as chief executive at the age of 26. Under her leadership, the company expanded operations nationwide, emphasizing vertical integration, workforce development, and supply chain management.

Joseph A. Hardy III passed away in 2023 at the age of 100. As of 2025, 84 Lumber operates more than 320 facilities across 34 U.S. states and reported approximately US$6.3 billion in annual revenue.

Operations

The company operates traditional retail locations alongside component manufacturing plants, custom door and millwork shops, and engineered wood product centers. It serves residential and commercial construction markets, emphasizing supply chain integration to support builders and contractors.

Philanthropy

84 Lumber supports nonprofit organizations, most notably the Fisher House Foundation, which provides housing for families of veterans receiving medical care. The company participates in broader community and veteran support initiatives.

Awards and Recognitions

Since 2020, 84 Lumber has received recognition on multiple national business and industry rankings. The company has appeared on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Largest Private Companies in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, reflecting its continued position among the largest privately held companies in the United States.

It has also been included on Forbes’ America’s Best Large & Mid-Size Employers list in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The company appeared on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in 2021, 2022, and 2023. In 2024, it was included on the Inc. Regionals Northeast list.

84 Lumber was named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Newsweek America's Most Patriotic Companies: Announcement on Memorial Day Weekend. Link: https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-most-patriotic-companies-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com

In 2024, it was also included on USA Today’s Top Retailers in America list.

These recognitions demonstrate 84 Lumber’s consistent presence on national rankings for company size, employer quality, growth, corporate trust, and retail performance from 2020 to 2026.

Recognition	Years Listed	Source Forbes – America’s Largest Private Companies - Forbes – America’s Best Large & Mid-Size Employers - Inc. 5000 – America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - Inc. Regionals Northeast - Newsweek – Most Trustworthy Companies in America - Newsweek America's Most Patriotic Companies USA Today – Top Retailers in America } Why it should be changed: I am 84 Lumber's PR Manager and have been asked to update the wiki page. References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

References

84LumberPR (talk) 18:39, 5 June 2026 (UTC)

Reply 25-JUN-2026

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• The proposed text contains references from Forbes and PRNewswire. (See WP:FORBESCON, WP:PRNEWSWIRE.)

Regards,  Spintendo  15:53, 25 June 2026 (UTC)