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HPM Marks Its Centennial With A $20,000 ‘Live Better’ Giveaway
Hawaii Island , HPM , Press Release
HPM Building Supply is excited to announce a $20K ‘Live Better’ Giveaway opportunity to help a Hawaii resident achieve their home improvement goals with a $20K store credit
HPM Building Supply Celebrating 100th Birthday with $20,000 Giveaway
Hawaii Island , HPM
To celebrate its 100th birthday, HPM Building Supply is giving away a $20,000 “Live Better” store credit.
Corporate Citizenship: Companies giving back
Community , HPM
Local companies recently contribute to the community: HPM Building Supply contributed by pledging to complete 100 Acts of Service to mark its centennial anniversary.
Hawaii Building Industry Leader HPM Building Supply Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary Milestone
HPM , Press Release
HPM Building Supply, Hawaii’s local, fifth-generation, family-founded building industry retailer, manufacturer, and supplier, is celebrating its 100th year anniversary in 2021.
Hawaii’s HPM Building Supply celebrates 100th anniversary
HPM
Hawaii’s local, fifth-generation, family-founded building industry retailer, manufacturer, and supplier, is celebrating its 100 year anniversary.
HPM Building Supply Celebrates 100th Business Anniversary
HPM
Hawaii-based manufacturer and supplier HPM Building Supply is celebrating its 100th business anniversary in 2021.
Miyake – HPM Building Supply Completes Renovation of 4 Rebranded Maui Stores
Maui , HPM
The newly combined Miyake – HPM Building Supply completes the rebranding and renovation of its stores.
HPM Building Supply CEO on local expansion, affordable housing, and supply chain delays
Market , HPM
HPM is determined to make 2021 a yearlong celebration of its 100-year history.
HPM Renovates Miyake's Maui Yards
Maui , HPM
One year after acquiring Miyake Concrete Accessories, HPM Building Supply has completed the remodeling and rebranding of its four stores on Maui into Miyake – HPM Building Supply.
Talking Shop with a Roofing Supply Expert
Building Supplies
Answers to some of the most common roofing questions
Senior Affordable Housing Units Move To Pāhoa
Community , Hawaii Island , Housing
Modular units are being moved to a permanent site in Pāhoa as part of the Sacred Heart Affordable Housing Project.
Hawai‘i Island Business Report 2022
Market , Hawaii Island
Mining challenges for opportunities, the Hawai‘i Island business community continues to turn adversity into innovation.
HPM Foundation Awards College Scholarships to 10 Students on Hawai‘i Island and O‘ahu
Oahu , Community , Hawaii Island , Press Release
HPM Foundation awards scholarships to 10 students
Community , HPM
The HPM Foundation has awarded 10 scholarships to outstanding Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu high school and college students.
Proof Positive: Still Committed To Building Better Communities
Community , HPM
HPM Building Supply maintains its commitment to help the community build better and live better through its support of various nonprofits, education scholarships and assistance addressing the statewide housing crisis.
Kickoff on Kauai
Kauai , HPM
The $230 million West Kauai Energy Project and other big new ventures signal more work ahead
Hawaii Gives: 10 Students Win 2022 HPM Foundation College Scholarships
Community , HPM
The HPM Foundation in July awarded college scholarships to seven local high school graduates and three Hawaii Community College students to help with upcoming college expenses and to support the students’ success.
Miyake-HPM Building Supply opens its first Maui Home Design Center in Kīhei
Market , Maui
After a major renovation, Miyake – HPM Building Supply will open its first full-service Home Design Center in Kīhei.
Miyake – HPM Building Supply Opens Its First Maui Home Design Center in Kihei
Kitchen and Bath Design , Maui , Press Release
After a major renovation, Miyake – HPM Building Supply will open its first full-service Home Design Center on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
10 Home Runs by HPM
Community , Hawaii Island , Housing
HPM Building Supply helped 10 families, including an HPM owner-employee, become homeowners in time for Christmas.
HPM Building Supply acquires 87ZERO
Oahu , HPM
HPM Building Supply has acquired 87ZERO, expanding its product lines, services and facilities.
HPM Building Supply Adds Interior Solutions for Large Projects, Premium Appliances and O‘ahu Showrooms with Acquisition of 87ZERO
Kitchen and Bath Design , Press Release
In a major expansion of its product lines, services, and facilities, HPM Building Supply has acquired 87ZERO.
Hawaii Island Business Report
Market
With the return of mainland visitors, business owners are breathing a little easier these days, and anticipating the return of international tourists.
87ZERO is now part of HPM Building Supply
Oahu , HPM
87ZERO by HPM, Hawaii’s exclusive dealer for SmartCucina and Ernestomeda kitchen cabinets, is now part of HPM Building Supply.
Timber! Engineering sustainable solutions to help save Earth's trees
Building Supplies
HPM Building Supply believes engineered wood products (EWP), such as mass timber and cross laminated timber (CLT), are gaining traction in Hawai‘i as contractors increasingly prioritize environmental sustainability.
Meet the 2023 STIHL Hardware All Stars: Ga., Hawaii, Idaho
Building Materials , HPM
The countdown continues: Superstar hardware retailers from all 50 states.
Homes, Hotels Drive Kaua‘i Construction
Housing , Kauai
Affordable housing starts and visitor counts hit new highs in 2023.
HPM Knows There's No Place Like Home
Community , Housing , Kauai
Five Kaua‘i families became first-time homeowners with the simultaneous completion of Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity projects in the ‘Ele‘ele Iluna subdivision and Waimea.
PBX23 Gets Ready to Rock
Building Supplies , HPM
Among this year's exhibitors is HPM Building Supply, which will occupy six 10-foot by 10-foot booth spaces in order to feature a variety of products.
HPM Foundation Pledges $100,000 in College Scholarships for University of Hawai‘i System Students Statewide
Community , HPM , Press Release
The HPM Foundation has made a five-year pledge totaling $100,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation to provide college scholarships for students enrolled at University of Hawai‘i (UH) campuses across the state.
HPM Foundation pledges $100K in scholarships for UH students statewide
Community , HPM
The HPM Foundation, the philanthropic arm of HPM Building Supply, has made a five-year pledge totaling $100,000 to the University of Hawaii Foundation to provide scholarships for students enrolled at UH campuses statewide, it was announced this week.
New Products: HPM Floor Trusses Help Cut Construction Costs
Building Supplies
Earlier this year, HPM started manufacturing steel MiTek Posi-Strut floor trusses on O‘ahu, with shipping available statewide to ensure accessibility construction projects across the islands.
Previously Houseless Kūpuna to Move into Puna District's First Permanent Affordable Rental Housing Community Dedicated to Seniors
Community , Hawaii Island , Housing , Press Release
HOPE Services Hawai‘i and HPM Building Supply today unveiled the Sacred Heart Affordable Housing Project, a Pāhoa development composed of 12 locally made factory-built homes and a resource office for seniors.
Building Hope Through Homes
Community , Hawaii Island , Housing
HPM Building Supply and HOPE Services Hawai'i collaborated with partners to build affordable, factory-built homes for homeless seniors in Pāhoa, Hawai‘i.
Building Industry Association of Hawaiʻi Installs 2024 Board of Directors
HPM
BIA Hawaiʻi has announced its 2024 Officers and Directors who will lead the association and the industry in the coming year.
The Sun Still Shines For Supplies
Market , Building Materials , Building Supplies , HPM
Local suppliers large and small — and everyone in-between — all have their own takes on the state of Hawai‘i’s supply sector, both as it relates to them individually as well as the overall industry.
HPM Building Supply Expands to Lānaʻi with a New Retail Store and Lumberyard Opening in April 2024
Maui , HPM , Press Release , Retail Store
In its continued legacy of growth, HPM Building Supply announces expansion of its retail operations with a new store and drive-through lumberyard on Lānaʻi.
HPM Building Supply Store and Drive-Thru Lumberyard Opening in April 2024
Market , Building Materials , Building Supplies , Lumberyard , Community , HPM , Retail Store , Lanai
A Housing Community for Kupuna
Community , Hawaii Island , Housing , HPM , HalePlus
HPM Building Supply and local partners develop an affordable rental project in Pāhoa.
Credit for Contractors
Pros , Contractor , HPM , Pro Services , Bonding
Bonds and insurance support young construction companies. HPM Senior Bonding and Credit Analyst Eric Domingo highlights the companies bonding experience and elevated level of service that comes with contractors that were previously bonded with HPM.
HPM Building Supply Acquires Truss Systems Hawaii
Contractor , Building Materials , Manufacturing , Maui , HPM , Pro Services , Press Release
HPM Building Supply has acquired Truss Systems Hawaii, forming Truss Systems by HPM. The new division unites two local companies dedicated to serving Maui and addressing the need for attainable housing through quality, locally made building components.
HPM Acquires Maui’s Leading Building Component Manufacturer
Manufacturing , Maui
HPM Building Supply has acquired Maui’s leading building component manufacturer, Truss Systems Hawaii, creating a new division known as Truss Systems by HPM serving the Valley Isle. All 33 Truss Systems Hawaii team members have become HPM owner-employees ...
HPM Building Supply makes key acquisition—and shares helpful advice
Manufacturing , Maui
The Hawaiʻi-based company shores up its truss manufacturing and delivers practical guidance for fellow suppliers.
Building Momentum on Kaua‘i
Lumberyard , Manufacturing , Kauai , Custom Metal Roofing
Kauaʻi's construction industry is booming in 2024, with a 29.2% increase in building permits, 100 new jobs added, and HPM expanding its product offerings and facilities to meet the growing demand for quality building materials and services.
Hawaiʻi County Plans Future Amid Construction Surge
Building Materials , Hawaii Island , Housing
Hawai'i County's 2045 plan targets housing as Big Island construction booms. Projects: Volcanoes Park repairs, Waikoloa Plaza, and affordable housing in Kona and Hilo.
HPM Building Supply Makes Top 250 Companies in Hawaiʻi List
Community
HPM Building Supply ranks #44 on Hawaii Business Magazine's Top 250 Companies list. Company reports increased profits and job growth across Hawaiʻi's communities.
Cover Your Bases: Hawaiʻi Contractors are Insuring Against More Risk Amidst a Tighter Bond Market
Market , Pros , Contractor
HPM's Eric Domingo forecasts challenges for Hawai'i's material house bond market in 2024. Despite overall decline, opportunities emerge in Hawaiʻi Island subdivisions and DHHL projects. Learn what contractors need to secure bonds in this evolving landscape.
Safer Homes, Greener World: Safety, sustainability and resiliency drive trends in wood and timber
Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , Building Materials , Building Supplies , Lumberyard , Manufacturing
HPM Building Supply's Brian Brokaw discusses the surge in demand for fire-resistant building materials following the Lāhainā wildfires and how these specialized products are reshaping Hawaii's construction practices.
Mixed Messages: Hawaiʻi’s paint sector maintains cautious optimism in 2025
Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , Building Materials , Building Supplies
HPM Building Supply reports Hawaii's construction industry is seeing a dramatic shift toward bold exterior colors like dark grays and navy blues. While noting the 12% increase in construction jobs, HPM's Diana Ancog and Aaron Auna express cautious optimism tempered by
SEIZE THE DAY Hawai‘i contractors benefit from stable insurance rates in 2025
Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , HPM Homes , Building Materials , Building Supplies , Billing, Human Resources & Corporate
HPM Building Supply expects material house bond activity to stabilize in 2025, with a potential uptick in Maui due to Lāhainā rebuilding efforts. Senior Bonding Analyst Eric Domingo notes their evaluation process examines contractors' financial stability, credit standing,
HPM Building Supply to host grand opening for O‘ahu Design Centers
Pre-Approved ADU , Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , HPM Homes , Kitchen and Bath Design , Oahu , Pre Approved Homes
The 100-year-old, employee-owned Hawai'i company is celebrating the grand opening of its newly renovated showrooms at Nā Lama Kukui in Iwilei on Sunday, May 4.
HPM Building Supply to open First Oahu Design Centers in Honolulu
Pre-Approved ADU , Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , HPM Homes , Kitchen and Bath Design , Oahu , Pre Approved Homes
The local, employee-owned company is celebrating its expansion to Oahu with a grand opening on Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nā Lama Kukui in Iwilei.
Explore the New HPM O‘ahu Design Centers at Grand Opening Event
Pre-Approved ADU , Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , HPM Homes , Kitchen and Bath Design , Oahu , Pre Approved Homes
HPM Building Supply invites the public to experience its newly renovated O'ahu Design Centers during a grand opening celebration on Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nā Lama Kukui. The expansive 7,000-square-foot space features three specialized showrooms offering
HPM Opening Design Centers in Oʻahu
Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , HPM Homes , Building Materials , Building Supplies , Billing, Human Resources & Corporate
HPM Building Supply will hold a grand opening on May 4 for its three newly renovated showrooms spanning over 7,000 square feet at the Na Lama Kukui Lifestyle & Design Center in Iwilei, Oahu.
HPM Building Supply Launches First O‘ahu Design Centers
Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , HPM Homes , Building Materials , Building Supplies , Billing, Human Resources & Corporate
HPM Building Supply officially opened the HPM O‘ahu Design Centers today, launching the first Honolulu location in the company’s 104-year history and the first O‘ahu location dedicated to HPM’s wide selection of products for home interiors. Across three showrooms
HPM Unveils Design Centers in Oʻahu
Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , HPM Homes , Building Materials , Building Supplies , Billing, Human Resources & Corporate
HPM Building Supply has opened its first Honolulu location with three showrooms spanning over 7,000 square feet at the new HPM O'ahu Design Centers. The 100% employee-owned company's facility, its eighth design center statewide, offers a wide selection of home interior
Moving Forward: Local Lumber Suppliers and Contractors Keep Calm Amidst Fluctuating Tariffs
Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , HPM Homes , Building Materials , Building Supplies
Adam Bauer, our President and COO, was featured in Building Industry Hawaii's "Moving Forward" article about how local lumber suppliers are navigating tariffs on international imports, particularly Canadian lumber which accounts for 85% of U.S. softwood imports.
Miracles On Maui: 2025 residential and other sector builds push Maui’s recovery forward
Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , HPM Homes , Building Materials , Building Supplies
Gary Danzl, Regional Manager of HPM Maui, was featured in an article covering Maui's faster-than-expected recovery from the 2023 fires.
Endless Inspiration: HPM Design Centers brings its one-stop shop experience to Oahu
Market , Homeowners , Pros , Contractor , HPM Homes , Kitchen and Bath Design , Oahu
HPM Design Centers has finally arrived on Oahu, bringing 26 years of kitchen and bath design expertise to a stunning new facility at Na Lama Kukui Complex. With three distinct showrooms and personalized attention that big-box stores can't match,
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About HPM Building Supply
HPM Building Supply was founded in Hilo in 1921 by Kametaro Fujimoto, the great-great-grandfather of current President and CEO Jason Fujimoto. HPM specializes in lumber, building materials, paint, tools, trusses, wall panels, metal and composite roofing, kitchen and bath design, and pre-designed house plans. The company was one of Hawaii’s first businesses to establish an employee profit-sharing plan in 1959 and, in 1977, became one of the first companies in the state to be employee-owned.
HPM Building Supply has been helping Hawai‘i build better and live better since 1921. A fifth-generation, local, family-run business, HPM is 100% employee-owned. It serves the home improvement market and building industry statewide through its retail stores, building supply and lumber yards, Home Design Centers, and 87ZERO by HPM showrooms, roofing and manufacturing facilities, corporate offices, and U.S. West Coast Consolidation Facility spanning 18 locations across Hawai‘i Island, Maui, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, and Washington state.
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Awards
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
2024 Best of East Hawaii
First Place in Building Supply, House & Paint Supplies, and Package Homes