UFP Industries

Since its founding as a single sales office serving the manufactured housing industry, Universal Forest Products has become a leading supplier to four major markets: retail/do-it-yourself centers, industrial products, site-built construction and manufactured housing. As one of the United States leading manufacturers and distributors of wood and wood-alternative products, Universal Forest Products buys, treats, manufactures, builds and distributes more wood products than virtually anyone else in the nation. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., Universal is a multi-billion-dollar corporation that operates more than 100 facilities in 88 communities throughout North America, including Ranson, W. Va. Universal Forest Products was established in 1955.