UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI) is a leading global supplier and manufacturer of wood and wood-alternative products, operating through its subsidiaries located across the globe. The company, formerly known as Universal Forest Products, Inc., changed its name to UFP Industries, Inc. in 2020 to reflect its expanding portfolio of products and services that go beyond its traditional offerings of lumber and engineered wood products.
The multinational corporation, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, provides numerous sectors with a broad array of products. Its offerings span from retail building materials; to industrial packaging solutions; to engineered components for commercial, residential, and industrial construction. Thus, its customer scope covers retail home centers, pro dealers, industrial manufacturers, commercial builders and more, significantly hitting each main category of end demand.
UFPI is structured into three principal segments: The Retail division which provides an array of wood products such as decking, fencing and decorative lawn and garden products; the Industrial division servicing original equipment manufacturers with various packaging materials and the Construction division, delivering manufactured housing and residential construction to commercial builders across North America.
UFP Industries has a sprawling network of over 130 facilities throughout North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia which is instrumental in serving a diverse customer base with unique needs. The company keeps investing in modern technology and automated equipment, retaining their competitive edge by improving quality, capacity and efficiency.
They place a high emphasis on sustainability in its operations, ensuring responsible sourcing of woods and focusing on continuous improvement in energy efficiency. It is heavily engaged in recycling wood waste and its packaging solutions are designed to minimize material usage and waste.
Furthermore, it is driven by a commitment to its employees, providing an inclusive, innovative and empowering workplace, as stated in their core values that continuously highlight the importance of respect and integrity in their business practices. Overall, UFP Industries continues to build its brand around quality, reliability, innovation, and customer solution provision in the wood and wood-alternative product domain.