Despite an enviable location in Hawaii, HPM has survived its share of hard times. Established in 1921 during the Great Depression, it survived a temporary takeover by the U.S. Navy Seabees in World War II and, in 1946 and 1960, was rebuilt after being destroyed by tsunamis. But ask someone in company leadership, and they’ll likely tell you that nothing can destroy a business faster than lack of unity on the team.
That’s why the company takes team building seriously. To maintain its position as a leading hardware and building material retailer, HPM has invested time and resources in its biggest asset—its staff.
