A Local Manufacturer Is Named Among the Most Trustworthy Companies in America
84 Lumber and U.S. Steel were both ranked in the top 10 within the “Materials & Chemicals” category.
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A locally owned and operated business has received national recognition.
This week, 84 Lumber announced it was named one of Newsweek’s 2026 Most Trustworthy Companies in America, marking the third consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the list.
“Words can’t describe how proud we are to receive this recognition again,” says 84 Lumber owner and CEO Maggie Hardy in a statement. “Trust is the foundation of everything we do at 84 Lumber, from the way we support our associates to the relationships we’ve built with our customers. This honor reflects the integrity of our entire company across all 320 of our locations.”
The annual list highlights companies that have built strong trust with customers, employees and stakeholders through consistent performance, transparency and reputation, according to a press release. Presented by Statista in partnership with Newsweek, the list recognizes 700 companies across 23 industries that demonstrate exceptional trust.
Companies were identified through a comprehensive three-step process. First, public and private companies headquartered in the United States with revenues exceeding $500 million were selected for analysis.
Second, an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. residents generated more than 101,000 company evaluations across three key areas of trust: customer trust, investor trust and employee trust.
Finally, social listening analysis examined more than 300,000 mentions. Companies involved in significant scandals or lawsuits were excluded from consideration.
The resulting rankings highlight companies that consistently demonstrate credibility, strong relationships and positive reputations across multiple channels.
The building materials manufacturer based in Eighty Four earned the 8th slot within the Materials & Chemicals category.
U.S. Steel, headquartered in Pittsburgh, was also ranked among the top 10 companies in the same category, coming in 9th.
In March, it was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in advancing ethical business practices. U.S. Steel is a five-time honoree and the only honoree in the “Metals, Minerals & Mining” category.
“At U. S. Steel, integrity isn’t a slogan; it’s how we operate every shift, every day, for our customers and our communities,” David B. Burritt, president and CEO of U. S. Steel, says in a statement. “As we mark 125 years, we remain committed to doing business the right way as we invest, grow, and forge our future together with the customers who rely on us.”
