Universal Forest Products Inc.

Universal Forest Products Inc started 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, this is a multi-billion-dollar corporation that is publicly traded with over 9,000 people who work in 101 facilities in 88 communities throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico serving more than 6,981 customers at more than 15,204 locations.
 
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.

Universal thrive in a culture of integrity and respect and are driven by a collective entrepreneurial spirit. They are not afraid of the hard work it takes to hit their goals. They take pride in being known for doing what they say they are going to do, time and time again.

People here 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 turnovers most senior executives have been with the company for decades which accounts for the breadth and depth of the company’s knowledge and relationships.

Their excellent customer service that they can be a single source supplier to their national and to provide a consistent quality and service, national distribution, purchasing power and a lower cost of doing business.
 
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.