Universal Forest Products Western Division Inc. to Distribute Accoya® Wood
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 20, 2009 – Universal Forest Products Western Division Inc. (UFP-WD) and Titan Wood Inc., a subsidiary of ATPLC, a company listed on Aim and Euronext, are pleased to announce UFP-WD will distribute Titan’s Accoya wood in the United States.
Accoya is a modified wood produced only from certified sustainable sources, using an environmentally responsible process. It offers outstanding durability, dimensional stability, and reliability.
As a subsidiary of Universal Forest Products, Inc., a NASDAQ listed holding company whose operating subsidiaries had over $2 billion of sales last year, UFP-WD will be central to Accoya wood sales in the US. Dick Frazier, President of UFP-WD, noted, “We are constantly seeking innovative new products such as Accoya wood for our portfolio in order to meet the needs of our broad range of customers. We are delighted to be working with Titan Wood in distributing this revolutionary product.” With initial product certification and introduction now complete in the United States, UFP-WD will provide market penetration in existing and new application segments, as well as increased recognition of the Accoya brand.
Paul Clegg, Chief Executive Officer, of Titan Wood, added, “North America is a key market in the wood products industry. The commitment from a leading distributor like Universal Forest Products Western Division provides further validation of the quality and potential of our product. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship.”
Universal Forest Products
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 for the site-built construction market; and specialty wood packaging and components for various industries. The company’s consumer products division includes wood and wood-composite decking and railings, decorative balusters and post caps, and other outdoor living products for the spectrum of tastes and budgets. For more information about Universal Forest Products, visit www.ufpi.com.