Universal Forest Products Inc. is a holding company that provides capital, management and administrative resources to subsidiaries that design, manufacture and market wood and wood-alternative products. Based in New London, N.C., it is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of wood and wood-alternative products in the United States. The companys consumer products subsidiary offers a portfolio of outdoor living products, including wood composite decking, decorative balusters, post caps and plastic lattice to retailers nationwide. Universal Forest Products Inc. caters to retail/dealer, site-built construction, manufactured housing and industrial markets.