Universal Forest Products is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of wood and wood-alternative products for retail home centers and independent lumber retailers. It provides structural lumber products for the manufactured housing industry. The company additionally offers engineered wood components for the site-built construction markets. Founded in 1955, Universal Forest Products provides roof trusses, wall panels and floor systems for single-family and multifamily residential and commercial construction. It provides packaging products for specialized applications. The company maintains affiliations with Deck Images, Maine Ornamental, Shawnlee Construction, D&R Framing and Universal Truss. Universal Forest Products employs more than 7,500 employees who work in over 90 facilities throughout North America. It maintains a location in Lansing, Mich.