ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Our Company
Our History
A great American success story.
We began as a lumber company. Today, we’re much more.
Founded in 1955 as Universal Forest Products, we started by supplying lumber to a single market: factory built housing. Over time, as our customers’ needs evolved, so did we.
Today, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is a family of businesses that combines innovation, logistics, design, engineering, and value‑added solutions to solve complex challenges. When we see an opportunity, we roll up our sleeves and go to work—bringing together the right products, people, and processes to deliver results.
Sometimes a company is better defined by its people and culture than by what it makes.
So what is ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½? We’re a manufacturing company, but more importantly, we’re a place built on a culture shaped over decades—one rooted in determination, collaboration, and pride in the work we do.
We’re a close‑knit family of teammates and affiliated companies who solve problems, support one another, and take ownership of the results we deliver. Here, people build careers, support their families, and grow alongside a business that values long‑term commitment and shared success.
Our Culture
Building something special.
Our Leadership
Legacy of great leadership.
At ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, our leaders walk the walk.
Many of our leaders started their careers in entry‑level roles and built their experience over time. That path, from learning the business hands‑on to leading it, is a defining part of our culture and something we continue to support and value.
Today, the average tenure of our most senior executives is 23.3 years, reflecting long‑standing leadership and deep experience across the business.
We invest intentionally in the future of our business.
Through strategic investments in acquisitions, technology, and research and development, we continue to strengthen our capabilities and remain competitive across the building materials, packaging, and construction markets.
Our Investments
Prepared for where the world is going.
Governance
Integrity. Intention.
In everything.
Doing the right things and doing them well.
Our success is rooted in the people who make up our workforce and culture, the communities where we live and work, and the natural resources that our business and world depend on. By managing these responsibilities thoughtfully and consistently, we work to create long‑term value for our company and the individuals who contribute to its success.