A wood products factory in Burnham, Maine that makes Lincoln Logs along with golf tees and wooden cigar tips is scheduled to shut down on April 14, 2026, marking the end of domestic production for the classic toy.
The closure will affect about 115 employees at Pride Manufacturing Co., which announced the shutdown after a significant shift in customer demand made continued operations unsustainable.
Pride Manufacturing has operated in Maine since the 1950s and began making Lincoln Logs at the Burnham facility in 2014, after the toy’s production had previously moved overseas.
The plant also produces golf tees and cigar tips, and its role as a major local employer and taxpayer means its closure could have broader economic impacts for the small community.
Toy maker Basic Fun, which licenses Lincoln Logs, is exploring options to find a new domestic manufacturer but is also considering production overseas to ensure supply, a move that could raise prices due to tariffs.
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