Our History
An American success story, built from the ground up since 1955.
Our Story
The markets we serve aren’t always glitzy, but they’re essential. When is the last time you saw a roof without a truss? The things we build are important. And the opportunity we build along with them is rewarding. Here’s how we’ve done it.
The Early Years
Universal Forest Products was founded by William Grant, Sr. as major stockholder and sole salesman.
The Early Years
Universal Forest Products was founded by William Grant, Sr. as major stockholder and sole salesman.
The company reaches sales of $12 million. Then-Vice President of Sales Peter F. Secchia purchases control of the company.
Bill Currie, today's Chairman of the Board, joins the company as a salesman.
The company reaches sales of $12 million. Then-Vice President of Sales Peter F. Secchia purchases control of the company.
Bill Currie, today's Chairman of the Board, joins the company as a salesman.
The company's Florida plant produces UFP's first charge of treated lumber. Today, UFP is the world's largest lumber pressure treater.
The company's Florida plant produces UFP's first charge of treated lumber. Today, UFP is the world's largest lumber pressure treater.
Peter Secchia is appointed United States Ambassador to Italy by President George H.W. Bush.
Bill Currie succeeds Peter Secchia as CEO.
Peter Secchia is appointed United States Ambassador to Italy by President George H.W. Bush.
Bill Currie succeeds Peter Secchia as CEO.
UFP Goes Public
Universal goes public, issuing 5.7 million shares and raising $20 million in additional equity.
UFP Goes Public
Universal goes public, issuing 5.7 million shares and raising $20 million in additional equity.
Site Built Is Launched
Universal enters the site-built construction market with an acquisition in Pennsylvania and Texas — the beginning of new and significant growth.
Site Built Is Launched
Universal enters the site-built construction market with an acquisition in Pennsylvania and Texas — the beginning of new and significant growth.
Less than one year after entering the site built construction market, Universal becomes the nation's largest residential truss manufacturer with the acquisition of Shoffner Industries, Inc. — 14 facilities across seven states.
Less than one year after entering the site built construction market, Universal becomes the nation's largest residential truss manufacturer with the acquisition of Shoffner Industries, Inc. — 14 facilities across seven states.
Shawnlee Acquisition
Universal announces an investment in Shawnlee Construction, LLC — the largest framer of multifamily structures in the Massachusetts area.
Annual sales pass $2 billion for the first time in company history, reaching nearly $2.5 billion.
Shawnlee Acquisition
Universal announces an investment in Shawnlee Construction, LLC — the largest framer of multifamily structures in the Massachusetts area.
Annual sales pass $2 billion for the first time in company history, reaching nearly $2.5 billion.
Universal celebrates 50 years as a company.
Annual sales reach $2.7 billion.
Universal celebrates 50 years as a company.
Annual sales reach $2.7 billion.
Universal is named one of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Companies.
Universal is named one of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Companies.
Matthew J. Missad is named the fifth CEO in the company's history.
Matthew J. Missad is named the fifth CEO in the company's history.
CEO Matt Missad is named to Fortune's “Businessperson of the Year” list — an annual ranking of the top 50 corporate leaders in the world.
Universal celebrates its 60th year in business.
CEO Matt Missad is named to Fortune's “Businessperson of the Year” list — an annual ranking of the top 50 corporate leaders in the world.
Universal celebrates its 60th year in business.
A Year of Phenomenal Growth
Universal Forest Products changes its name to UFP Industries and reorganizes into three business segments: UFP Construction, UFP Retail Solutions, and UFP Industrial.
UFP Site Built becomes part of UFP Construction and names Mike Ellerbrook Executive Vice President.
UFP Site Built acquires Atlantic Prefab, moving into the light gauge structural component market and the 5–10 story steel frame sector.
UFP Site Built acquires Exterior Design, adding commercial cladding supply and installation to the turnkey labor offering.
UFP Site Built acquires Patriot Building Systems, adding turnkey framing coverage across northern MA, NH, and Maine.
A Year of Phenomenal Growth
Universal Forest Products changes its name to UFP Industries and reorganizes into three business segments: UFP Construction, UFP Retail Solutions, and UFP Industrial.
UFP Site Built becomes part of UFP Construction and names Mike Ellerbrook Executive Vice President.
UFP Site Built acquires Atlantic Prefab, moving into the light gauge structural component market and the 5–10 story steel frame sector.
UFP Site Built acquires Exterior Design, adding commercial cladding supply and installation to the turnkey labor offering.
UFP Site Built acquires Patriot Building Systems, adding turnkey framing coverage across northern MA, NH, and Maine.
Endurable Building Products
UFP Site Built acquires Endurable Building Products, expanding into prefabricated deck and railing systems for the multifamily market throughout the United States.
Endurable Building Products
UFP Site Built acquires Endurable Building Products, expanding into prefabricated deck and railing systems for the multifamily market throughout the United States.
Frame Forward Systems™
UFP Site Built announces Frame Forward Systems™ at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas — a fully integrated structural component system built around the four pillars builders need most: speed, safety, savings, and service.
Frame Forward isn't just a product line. It's a complete system covering sales, design, manufacturing, and delivery — engineered to move projects from plan to panel faster, with fewer surprises on the jobsite.
Covering roof trusses, floor trusses, floor cassettes, and wall panels under a single brand, Frame Forward Systems represents UFP Site Built's most significant innovation in how structural components are sold, built, and delivered.
Frame Forward Systems™
UFP Site Built announces Frame Forward Systems™ at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas — a fully integrated structural component system built around the four pillars builders need most: speed, safety, savings, and service.
Frame Forward isn't just a product line. It's a complete system covering sales, design, manufacturing, and delivery — engineered to move projects from plan to panel faster, with fewer surprises on the jobsite.
Covering roof trusses, floor trusses, floor cassettes, and wall panels under a single brand, Frame Forward Systems represents UFP Site Built's most significant innovation in how structural components are sold, built, and delivered.
Did You Know?
UFP Industries has been profitable every year we’ve been in business, while maintaining a solid balance sheet and a balanced business model. That has allowed us to weather economic cycles and cement strong relationships with customers who rely on us for consistent performance.
Our offices are nothing fancy, but there’s a lot going on. A lot of work. A lot of learning. A lot of accountability. We believe in treating people with respect, no matter their background. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and our results. We’re determined — we do what we say we’re going to do. We like to have fun. And we like to win.