Hayward Lumber Named Entrepreneur of the Year for 2015
BURNSVILLE, MINN. (PRWEB) January 27, 2015 -- LBM Journal, the leading magazine for the lumber/building material distribution channel, has announced that Hayward Lumber of Monterey, Calif., Neb., has received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2015 in the category of “Sales of Over $50 Million.” The prestigious award honors Hayward Lumber as a company that epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit by excelling at satisfying customers, embracing company improvements and successfully seeking out new business opportunities.
As reported in the January 2015 issue of LBM Journal, Hayward Lumber is a long-time advocate for green building, a leader in healthy home construction. The company’s healthy home path began in 1998 and is based on four key principles: continuous fresh air, proper sealing and insulating, minimized toxic materials and cleanable surfaces.
“Our mission today is “To improve health in America by changing the way we build,” says Bill Hayward, CEO, president and chief sustainability officer for Hayward Lumber. “My family got sick in a new home, and I don’t want that to happen to others. I see the rapid rise in habitability claims, and I know this is a problem worth solving.”
Today, with seven locations throughout California, Hayward Lumber offers its own EnviroSmart program, promoting green building products that comply with the company’s sustainable standards. “In my opinion, a Healthy Home is many steps beyond green building,” Hayward adds. “Green building meant the next generation of building materials that perform better, last longer, use less energy and are good for the planet. We learned to sell the right green building materials as high-performance building materials because builders actually want high-performance in their buildings.”
According to Rick Schumacher, editor and publisher of LBM Journal, the forward-thinking attitude of Hayward Lumber helps pave the way for continued company expansion. "A true visionary, Bill Hayward embraced the concept and practice of green building long before it was accepted as mainstream," says Schumacher. "Given the company’s track record of solid growth, and Bill’s propensity to lean forward, we’re proud to recognize Hayward Lumber as an Entrepreneur of the Year."
Started in 2005, the annual LBM Journal Entrepreneur of the Year awards program recognizes companies of different sizes who epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit. The fierce commitment of Hayward Lumber to excel and grow year-after-year made them a winner in this year's competition. For more details on the award-winning Hayward Lumber visit http://www.haywardlumber.com. To learn more about healthy homes, visit http://www.haywardhealthyhome.com.
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About Hayward Corporation
Hayward has been supplying products, services, and solutions to the construction market since 1919. A fourth-generation family-owned operation, Monterey-based Hayward Corporation has grown to include seven lumberyards and six design centers in Redwood City, Pacific Grove, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. Hayward also manufactures and sells roof trusses through Hayward Building Systems in Guadalupe, CA. For more information about the company, visit http://www.haywardlumber.com or call 831-643-1900 ext. 223.
About LBM Journal
Founded in 2003, LBM Journal has established itself as a leading magazine serving the lumber/building material distribution channel. Armed with decades of real-world experience, LBM Journal’s editorial team delivers practical insights on topics ranging from sales/margins and operations to green building and selling to remodelers. Plus, each issue of LBM Journal drills down deep into at least one product category to uncover market trends and sales tips. Published 10 times per year—available both in print and digitally, LBM Journal also produces the LBM Alert weekly e-newsletters. To learn more, visit http://www.LBMJournal.com.
Suzanne Moore, [email protected], +1 (831) 643-1900 Ext: 206, [email protected]
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