BNET Industries
Market Cap:$735.9M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$2.2B
- Public
- US
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From a single sales office serving the manufactured housing industry to a multi-billion-dollar corporation that is a leading supplier to the industries it serves, Universal Forest Products has grown to become the nation's leading supplier of wood and wood-alternative products.
Number of Employees 6,200
Contact Information
2801 E Beltline Ave Northeast
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525-9680
(616) 364-6161
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Sawmills: 321113
Recent Events
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Universal Forest Products announces largest dividend increase in company history
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Strong Financial Position Leads UFPI to Largest Dividend Increase
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Universal Forest Products raises yearly dividend
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Universal Forest Products posts Q3 profit of $10.1M
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EcoBlu Products, Inc. Coating Lumber for Universal Forest Products
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Universal Forest Products Reports $16.1 Million Profit in Second Quarter
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Universal Forest Products, Inc. Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Will Green for Trey Grooms – Stephens Inc. Will Green for Trey Grooms – Stephens Inc. I wanted to try to get a sense for where head count stood right now and what kind of unit sales level...
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Q2 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Universal Forest Products, Inc. UFPI Q2 2009 Earnings Call July 16, 2009 8:30 am ET
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Q2 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Steven Chercover – D. A. Davidson & Co. Steven Chercover – D. A. Davidson & Co. I do have a few questions, first of all were there any extraordinary items? Reversals or provisions or anything else?...
Universal Forest Products Inc Q4 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from the line of Steve Chercover of D.A. Davidson; please proceed. Steve Chercover – D. A. Davidson & Co Good morning everyone. Michael Glenn Good morning Steve. Steve Chercover – D. A. Davidson & Co Three quick...
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Q3 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Your first question comes from Steve Chercover – D. A. Davidson & Co. Steve Chercover – D. A. Davidson & Co. My first question did the impairments that you took in the quarter include much in the way of severance and if so how...
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Universal Forest Products, Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Thank you. Operator instructions Your first question comes from the line of Tom Hayes representing Piper Jeffery. Please proceed. William Currie Good morning, Tom. Tom Hayes – Piper Jeffery Good morning. How are you guys? William Currie Good, Tom. Tom Hayes – Piper Jeffery Good....
Universal Forest Products, Inc. Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question will come from the line of Robert Kelly, representing Sidoti & Company. Please proceed. William Currie Good morning Robert. Robert Kelly - Sidoti & Company Good morning, thanks for taking my question. First, off the sequential improvement...
Universal on Fortune's List of Most Admired Companies for 2008
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) announced that it is listed among Fortune magazine's Most Admired Companies for 2008. "We're honored to be included on the list and to be in such good company," said Universal President and CEO Michael B. Glenn. "It's a strong...
Universal Forest Products Incorporated Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question will come from the line of Michael Cox - Piper Jaffray. Michael Cox - Piper Jaffray I’d be interested if you could comment on the gross margin conditions you are seeing in the non-site-built areas of your business....
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Michael B. Glenn | CEO |
| C. Scott Greene | Co-President-Universal Forest Products Eastern Division, Inc |
| Dick Frazier | President |
| Louis A Smith | President of The Law Firm of Smith and Johnson |
| Pat Webster | President, COO |
| Scott Greene Charles | President, Ufp Eastern Div. |
| Matthew J. Missad | Chief Financial Officer |
| Michael R. Cole | CFO & Treasurer |
| Ronald G. Klyn | CIO |
| David Phelps | Eastern US, Executive Vice President of Wood Purchasing (Wood Only) |
| Joseph F. Granger | Marketing & Executive Vice President, Sales |
| Roberr D. Coleman | Executive Vice President, Manufacturing |
| Robert D. Coleman | Executive Vice President, Manufacturing |
| Bob Hendricks | Vice President, Hr |
| Michael Dube | Vice President, Southwest Region |
| Bill Foster | Manager, Interactive Marketing |
| Dave Hutson | Western US, Purchasing Manager (Wood Only) |
| Lisa Faber | Operations Accountant |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Dan M. Dutton | Chairman of The Board of Stimson Lumber Company of Portland |
| Gary F. Goode | Chairman |
| Gary M. Goode | Chairman |
| John M. Engler | Board of Directors |
| John W. Garside | Board of Directors |
| Lynn Afendoulis | Board of Directors |
| Mark A. Murray | Board of Directors |
| Mark Deremo | Board of Directors |
| Philip M. Novel | Board of Directors |
| William G. Currie | Chair of Board |
| William R. Payne | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | CEO | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | President | Former |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | Former |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Co-President-Universal Forest Products Eastern Division, Inc | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Marketing Manager | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Vice President of Marketing | Former |
Richard C. Frazier joined us in 1985 as Vice President of our Southwest Region. He held this position until January 1, 2008, when he took on a new position to work on special projects throughout Company. On January 1, 2009, Mr. Frazier became President of the Universal Forest Products Western Division, Inc.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | President | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Vice President of The Southwest Region | Current |
Louis A. Smith (69) is President of the law firm of Smith and Johnson, Attorneys, P.C., of Traverse City, Michigan. Mr. Smith also serves on the Advisory Board of the Huntington National Bank of Traverse City and serves as a member of the Advisory Council to the University of Notre Dame Law School. Mr. Smith currently serves on The State Board of Law Examiners upon nomination by the Michigan Supreme Court and gubernatorial appointment.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | President of The Law Firm of Smith and Johnson | Current |
| Smith & Johnson | President | Current |
| Smith & Johnson | Traverse City Attorney | Current |
| The Advisory Council | Board of Directors | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Director | Current |
| District of Columbia Court of Appeals | Former | |
| Michigan Supreme Court | Former | |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan | Former | |
| Army Reserve | Board of Directors | Former |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Board of Directors | Former |
| Army Reserve | Member | Former |
Pat Webster began his career in sales and purchasing at Universal Forest Productsa Grand Rapids, MI headquarters. He was promoted to successive executive positions in purchasing and operations. Mr. Webster became Vice President of the Far West Region in 1999. Mr. Webster was promoted to President of the Universal Forest Products Western Division on July 1, 2007, and was appointed president and COO of the company on October 15, 2008.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | President, COO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | President, Ufp Eastern Div. | Current |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | CFO & Treasurer | Current |
| Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | CIO | Current |
| Coragator | Current | |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Information Services Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Eastern US, Executive Vice President of Wood Purchasing (Wood Only) | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Marketing & Executive Vice President, Sales | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Manufacturing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Manufacturing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Vice President, Hr | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Vice President, Southwest Region | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Manager, Interactive Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Western US, Purchasing Manager (Wood Only) | Current |
Lisa grew up in Peterborough, Ontario while Jon grew up in Lynden, Washington. They met at Calvin College and have lived in Grand Rapids since 1999. Lisa works as an Operations Accountant Assistant for Universal Forest Products and Jon works as an Emerging Media Specialist for WZZM-13.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Operations Accountant | Current |
| Newberry Place Development Company, LLC | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Chairman of The Board of Stimson Lumber Company of Portland | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
John M. Engler (60) is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Manufacturers, with whom he has been affiliated since October 2004. He was President of State and Local Government Business and Vice President of Government Solutions for North America for EDS in Herndon, Virginia from February 2003 to September 2004. He served as Governor of the State of Michigan from 1991 to 2003. Mr. Engler also serves on the boards of Munder Capital Management and Delta Airlines.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Manufacturers | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| National Association of Manufacturers | President | Current |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Northwest Airlines Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Munder Capital Management | Board of Directors | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Electronic Data Systems Corporation | President, State & Local Government Affairs | Former |
| Electronic Data Systems Corporation | Vice President, Government Solutions, North America | Former |
| Dow Jones & Company, Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Director, Public Affairs | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Director, Marketing | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Coragator | Current | |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Chair of Board | Current |
| Sabine Investment Company | Director | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Universal Companies, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Vice Chairman & CEO | Former |
| Universal Companies, Inc. | President | Former |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | President | Former |
William R. Payne (55) is Chief of Staff of Alticor of Ada, Michigan, a position he has held since November 1999. Mr. Payne also sits on the Advisory Board at Macatawa Bank.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alticor Inc. | Chief of Staff | Current |
| Universal Forest Products, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
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