On July 20, 2026, LP Building Solutions celebrated its 54th birthday—a milestone that reflects more than five decades of innovation, resilience, and leadership in the building products industry.
Since its incorporation on July 20, 1972, LP has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of builders, remodelers, contractors, and homeowners while helping shape the future of home construction. A year after the founding of the company, LP began trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Over the years, LP expanded its footprint across North and South America and relocated its headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee. Today, LP operates manufacturing facilities across multiple countries, serving customers throughout the construction industry.
One of LP’s earliest and most significant accomplishments came in 1979 when it began construction on North America’s first OSB mill in Hayward, Wisconsin (pictured). LP helped introduce a more scalable and efficient alternative during a time when plywood was dominating the market.
OSB went on to become one of the most important wood products in modern construction. Its consistent performance and ability to utilize smaller, fast-growing trees helped revolutionize structural panel manufacturing.
Today, OSB is widely used throughout residential construction and represents a major chapter in LP’s history of innovation.
Another defining moment took place in 1997 with the launch of LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding. Building on decades of engineered wood expertise, LP developed a proprietary manufacturing process designed to enhance durability, resistance to moisture, termites, and fungal decay for long-term strength in many weather conditions, all while preserving the natural beauty of wood.
As the industry increasingly focuses on environmental responsibility, LP has long invested in resource-efficient manufacturing and responsible forestry practices.
Sustainability is a core part of LP’s operations, from environmental stewardship to responsible manufacturing operations.
In 2025, 93 percent of its North American net sales were generated by carbon-negative products. Made primarily from renewable resources, these products provide builders with durable, high-quality alternatives to more energy-intensive, nonrenewable materials.
As housing faces new challenges around affordability, resilience, and sustainability, LP says looking ahead with the same innovative spirit that has defined the company since 1972.
