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Continues the Expansion of Universal's Capacity and Reach in the

Industrial Market

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2008--Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) today announced that one of its subsidiaries has purchased certain assets of D-Stake Mill, Inc., in McMinnville, OR and Manufacturing Country, in Independence, OR. The acquisition expands Universal's reach and capacity in the growing industrial products market.

D-Stake and Manufacturing Country manufacture kiln stickers, lath, stakes, decking, and pallets and pallet components for a variety of industries including manufacturing, retail and agriculture. In 2007, sales to their customer base, which is concentrated in California, Washington, and Oregon, totaled approximately $18.5 million. Universal Forest Products Western Division finalized the purchase on June 9, 2008.

"We continue to look for opportunities to grow our industrial business and we're pleased to add successful operations like D-Stake and Manufacturing Country," said Universal Forest Products President and CEO Michael B. Glenn. "They know lumber, they know their business and how to serve their customers well, and they know how to run and maintain a profitable operation. Their customers can expect the same superior service and products they're accustomed to receiving from D-Stake and Manufacturing Country."

"Universal provides us with the opportunity we needed to take our company to the next level of success," said Bob Harris, president and a principal of D-Stake, which has a 28-year history of success. "We're pleased to have the chance to offer our people the opportunity for personal and professional growth that Universal represents. We look forward to maintaining our strong relationships with our customers and others in the industry, enhancing our service and offerings, and adding new customers."

Sales Manager Dan Harris will remain with Universal as General Manager of Operations. Bob Harris will stay on as a consultant through the transition.

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI with approximately 100 facilities throughout North America, Universal Forest Products engineers, manufactures and markets wood and wood-alternative products for DIY/ retail home centers, structural lumber products for the manufactured housing industry, engineered wood components and framing services for the site-built construction market and specialty wood packaging and components for various industries. The Company also provides wood forms for concrete construction. For 2007, the Company reported sales of more than $2.5 billion. For information about Universal Forest Products, visit www.ufpi.com.

Please be aware that: Any statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company's management as well as on assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company at the time such statements were made. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, assumptions or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Actual results could differ materially from those included in such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements are the following: Adverse lumber market trends, competitive activity, negative economic trends, government regulations and weather. Certain of these risk factors and additional information are included in the Company's reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACT: Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Lynn Afendoulis, Director, Corporate Communications,
616-365-1502

SOURCE: Universal Forest Products