Extending Family: Hawai‘i’s multigenerational companies keep family values at the core of their growth

HPM Building Supply's Jason and Mike Fujimoto are featured on the cover of Building Industry Hawaiʻi's December edition in a story highlighting multigenerational companies that keep family values at the core of their growth. The article traces HPM's journey from its 1921 founding as Hawaii Planing Mill, Ltd. through five generations of Fujimoto leadership, including the company's transition to 100% owner-employee ownership through its ESOP in 2006. The piece explores how HPM has weathered tsunamis, recessions, and industry challenges while growing to 18 locations across Hawaiʻi, with 600 families now invested in the company's success.