Universal Forest Products

Since its founding in 1955 as a single sales office serving the manufactured housing industry, Universal Forest Products has become a leading supplier to four major markets. The company manufactures and engineers: wood and wood-alternative products for do-it-yourself retail home centers; engineered wood components for the site-built construction market; specialty wood packaging for the industrial and other markets; and structural lumber products for the manufactured housing industry. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, Universal is a multi-billion-dollar corporation that is publicly traded (NASDAQ: UFPI) with 9,500 people who work in more than 100 facilities across North America. #1 in other areas, too… Universal is the leading producer of pressure-treated wood and North America’s largest manufacturer of engineered roof systems for manufactured housing and site-built construction. The company is America’s leading buyer of solid-sawn lumber and the largest customer of North America’s largest mills. That translates into exceptional purchasing power, which is just one of the many benefits Universal customers enjoy. Serving customers large and small Universal’s national presence allows it to serve retailers, builders, and manufacturers who are growing as a result of industry consolidation and who seek strong national partners to meet multiple needs. Because the company has locations coast-to-coast, it also serves smaller, independent businesses and helps grow their success. The spirit of Universal The nearly 9,500 people of Universal thrive in a culture of integrity and respect and are driven by a collective entrepreneurial spirit. We’re not afraid of the hard work it takes to hit our goals (in fact, we rather enjoy it). And we take pride in being known for doing what we say we’re going to do, time and time again. An employer of choice The people of Universal are exceptional – they have a strong work ethic and a collective determination unparalleled in American industry today. The company’s senior management enjoys virtually zero turnover – most senior executives have been with the company for decades – which accounts for the breadth and depth of the company’s knowledge and relationships.