Form 8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: August 24, 2004

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

2801 East Beltline, N.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan

(Address of principal executive office)
00-22684
(Commission
File Number)
38-1465835
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


49525
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (616) 364-6161

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Section 5. Corporate Governance and Management

  Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

  On August 24, 2004, Universal Forest Products appointed Mark A. Murray to its Board of Directors. Mr. Murray has served as President of Grand Valley State University since July 2001. Prior to his appointment to the presidency of Grand Valley State University, Mr. Murray was employed by the State of Michigan, most recently as Treasurer for the State of Michigan. It is expected that Mr. Murray will be appointed to the Audit Committee.


SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: August 30, 2004 UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
(Registrant)


By: /s/ Michael R. Cole
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      Michael R. Cole
      Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer