Universal Forest Products News

Researchers at Virginia Tech completed a study evaluating stretch hoods and their effect on load shift during simulated shipping and handling.

Universal Forest Products recently announced that the design and installation of a 500 kilowatt DC solar electric system by Pacific Power Management has been completed.

Pacific Power Management LLC of Auburn has completed the installation of a 500-kilowatt solar power system at Universal Forest Products Inc.

Huttig Building Products Inc. 's stock value has fallen to historic lows despite cost-cutting efforts the company is making to weather the severe housing sector downturn.

Western Michigan has a few ideas that could make Michigan a more prosperous place, in Peter Secchia's view.

Bill Payne, chief of staff for Alticor Inc., was appointed to Universal Forest Products Inc.'s board of directors at its July meeting.

Bill Payne, chief of staff for Alticor Inc., was appointed to Universal Forest Products Inc.'s board of directors at its July meeting.

Universal Forest Products Inc. is back in the black after two quarters of losses, but below its profit level of a year ago.

Peter Secchia, former CEO of the Grand Rapids-based Universal Forest Products and host of a fundraiser for Republican presidential candidate John McCain next week , has a longstanding relationship with McCain.

Universal Forest Products Inc. [Nasdaq: UFPI], a Grand Rapids-based manufacturer of do-it-yourself materials, completed the purchase of certain assets of two Oregon industrial manufacturers.

“Grand Rapids offers some of the greatest facilities and medical laboratories and all within walking distance of this medical school”

Press Photo/Noel A. Webley II Namesake: Peter Secchia watches as a ceremonial construction beam is lifted during Monday's groundbreaking of the Secchia Center for MSU's College of Human Medicine. via Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press ...

“This is a very long-term commitment. We are in it for the long haul, and I know Michigan State is as well”

Crane operator Ed Smith, left, looks on Friday as Jeff White attaches a Michigan State University flag on top of the crane that will help in the construction of the MSU College of Human Medicine. via MLive.com

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April 16, 2008 04:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time Permalink st Quarter Sales and Earnings Decline Results Reflect Weak Economy, Continued Drop in Housing Starts, and Lumber Prices Near 17-Year Lows Company ... via Business Wire

“We have added many exciting new features and components to our PX Media Server family to offer a seamless and more efficient HD file-based solution”

NAB2008 -- Focus Enhancements, Inc. , a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband wireless technology, today announced several new capabilities and feature additions to its highly successful ... via Market Wire

ShopNBC today announced NBC Universal has withdrawn its request to have the approximately 6.4 million shares of the Company's Class A common stock it currently holds registered for sale. via Market Wire

"The demon at the moment is deflation as opposed to inflation," Gross said. Lehman is unlikely to face a liquidity crisis, CFO Erin Callan told the network. via Between the Hedges

A wood supply corporation in Grand Rapids, Mich., has filed suit against a Pittston lumber yard for failure to pay more than $100,000 for products and building materials. via Times Leader

“In recent years, however, residential marketing has become appealing due to the increase in natural gas prices”

Michigan Gas Utilities, the Tri-Cities area's main supplier of natural gas, is encouraging its customers to learn which natural gas marketing companies are authorized to solicit customers within its service ... via Grand Haven Tribune

“The Grameen initiative is an example of how mobile telecommunications create local microeconomic opportunities for women”

In support of International Women's Day 2008, Ericsson today announced its continuing commitment to women's health and to raising their socioeconomic status around the world with initiatives employing mobile ... via Market Wire