FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 5, 2008 – Universal Forest Products (Nasdaq: UFPI) announces the addition of a new solar post cap light to the Latitudes Ornamental Railing line. The White Solar Cap is a wireless, sun-powered light, perfect for accenting deck posts, fences posts and more with ambient lighting. The small solar collector on the White Solar Cap rests atop an attractive silhouette light made of shatter-resistant plastic.
Latitudes Ornamental Railing Solar Post Cap
The White Solar Cap requires no wiring or electricity and comes with two rechargeable AA batteries. Its glow is perfect for casting a relaxing ambiance on deck areas. The solar lens, which becomes fully charged after a full day in the sun, is designed to absorb enough sunlight to provide subtle lighting in the dark.
The Latitudes Ornamental line includes several styles of balusters, railings and post caps, which allow builders, architects, contractors and homeowners the freedom to transform a deck into an inspiring outdoor living area.
Latitudes Decking and Railing is a superior composite product that employs proven Strandex® technology. Latitudes won't splinter and resists rotting and splitting, providing long-lasting beauty and comfort with no sealing, painting or staining required. Latitudes composite decking is barefoot friendly and comes with a 15-year limited warranty. Each Latitudes deck board has a reversible finish and is available in 12, 16 and 20-foot lengths. To learn more about Latitudes Decking and Railing products, call 877-463-8379, e-mail latitudes@ufpi.com or log on to www.latitudesdeck.com.
Universal Forest Products markets, manufactures and engineers 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. Sales for 2006 were $2.66 billion. For more information about Universal Forest Products, visit www.ufpi.com.
CONTACT:
Chris Fox
Marketing Manager
Universal Forest Products
2801 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
phone: 616-365-6608
fax: 616-361-8302
www.ufpi.com