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About Laird Norton Company
The Strength of Eight Generations
We are a diversified company that is investing for the future. Family-owned for eight generations, we are intentional and patient, deriving strong returns by actively and strategically investing in private businesses and real estate.
Since 1855
The Laird Norton Legacy
Laird Norton began in 1855 as a frontier logging operation in the Midwest and has evolved into one of the longest-standing family companies in the United States. Built upon generations of success in the lumber and building materials industry, we have transformed ourselves into a diversified family enterprise that invests in promising private companies and real estate.
![Laird Norton Yards certificate of incorporation and a wooden gavel.](https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/ln-yards-cert4x5.jpg?w=960&h=1214&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1697837376&s=1669e6c4f91a487b29b0a9bee76bcb92 960w, https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/ln-yards-cert4x5.jpg?w=690&h=872&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1697837376&s=0589020faf03e164195ab0e3931d029b 690w, https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/ln-yards-cert4x5.jpg?w=414&h=523&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1697837376&s=b30ae6daf7fa6e46d6b335caf00fd6fb 414w)
Stories
Over Laird Norton Company’s nearly 170 years in business, our focus on long-term investment returns and good corporate citizenship has paid great dividends. We are grateful for the collaborations that have contributed to these successes.
Working together for a greater impact
We partnered with Spectrum Development Solutions to develop two innovative multifamily projects: a workforce housing project—Orenda—in Seattle, WA, and a student housing project—Stateside—in Bellingham, WA. Community outreach was a key part of the success of both these projects.
![Exterior view of the work force housing project, Orenda, located in Seattle, WA.](https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/spectrum-building.jpg?w=960&h=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1697837077&s=3b5e447a9d1a839bede9d97e029e6d9b 960w, https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/spectrum-building.jpg?w=690&h=862&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1697837077&s=f6dca85cab0957cd5ec623b3a2e4c31a 690w, https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/spectrum-building.jpg?w=414&h=517&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1697837077&s=8c598c4ae90c209ae4ba649a2ea79c85 414w)
Lanoga
Over more than 40 years under Laird Norton Company’s ownership, this lumber and building materials distribution business evolved to become the nation’s third-largest professional building materials dealer. When LNC sold the company in 2006 to Fidelity Capital, it had revenues of over $3 billion from six divisions in 320 locations across 24 states.
![A bulldozer moving tree trunks.](https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/lanoga-bulldozer.jpg?w=960&h=1200&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1697832402&s=6328d1e02cc1bd3dc3238b701a12a528 960w, https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/lanoga-bulldozer.jpg?w=690&h=862&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1697832402&s=032c9c3ba2eca509490c7183b6d2bc09 690w, https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/lanoga-bulldozer.jpg?w=414&h=517&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1697832402&s=f1a9784990ca08abac5693a2a16c07e2 414w)
Investing in Shared Prosperity
We have always believed that we have a responsibility to be good corporate citizens. Therefore, supporting our people, the environment, and our communities is an important consideration in our investments. Our goal is to work with others who share our commitment to make a difference and create shared prosperity.
![](https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/conf-rm-mtg.jpg?w=1680&h=945&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.4993&fp-y=0.0888&dm=1697831898&s=63aaf72789725bef338327227a843684 1680w, https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/conf-rm-mtg.jpg?w=1440&h=810&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.4993&fp-y=0.0888&dm=1697831898&s=0a1dff603b34de2c7280c493366a7798 1440w, https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/conf-rm-mtg.jpg?w=960&h=540&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.4993&fp-y=0.0888&dm=1697831898&s=8925d5a6cd92bc4a34c0b8c1f021fa22 960w, https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/conf-rm-mtg.jpg?w=690&h=388&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.4993&fp-y=0.0888&dm=1697831898&s=1e7c09b406b616ac91e9a2f6529c5744 690w, https://laird-norton.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/default/conf-rm-mtg.jpg?w=414&h=232&q=82&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.4993&fp-y=0.0888&dm=1697831898&s=b411032a23033f9d5c8553ba26943e72 414w)
Our TEAM
We have created an inclusive and collaborative environment in which each employee is part of our shared success. Learn more about our team.