Universal Forest Products, Inc. September 30, 2008 announced that eight of its plants have met rigorous standards to earn Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification.
FSC Chain of Custody Certification means the Universal plants meet strict tracking requirements for ensuring the lumber the Company uses in the manufacture of products comes from well-managed forests. The certification was awarded following a third-party review by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), an independent organization accredited by the FSC to certify operations to its standards.
The Universal plants that earned certification are in Ranson, WV; Windsor, CO; Chandler, AZ; San Antonio, TX; New Waverly, TX; Woodburn, OR; Thornton, CA and Riverside, CA. With the certification, Universal will be better able to provide customers with FSC-certified products, which is a requirement for participating in LEED® and other green building projects.
"Demand for FSC-certified lumber has increased, and we're ensuring we're well-positioned to answer that demand and meet our customer's needs. FSC certification helps us do that," said Vice President of Marketing Dick Gauthier. "FSC certification is a great distinction that will help drive our business, and that illustrates Universal's history of responsible procurement practices."
With a vested interest in a healthy environment in which trees can thrive, Universal's practices and values have carefully considered the environment. In addition, the majority of the lumber it sells is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®).
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