Universal Forest Products, Inc. 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: July 20, 2009

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

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
00-22684
(Commission
File Number)
38-1465835
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

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

(Address of principal executive office)
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:

[_]      Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(b) Retirement of Named Executive Officer

On July 20, 2009, Universal Forest Products, Inc., a Michigan corporation (the "Registrant"), announced the retirement of William G. Currie as the Registrant's Executive Chairman, effective July 20, 2009. Mr. Currie will remain Chairman of the Registrant's Board of Directors. A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant to announce the retirement is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99. This press release is being furnished to, as opposed to filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99 Press Release issued by the Registrant on July 20, 2009


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: July 22, 2009 UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
      (Registrant)


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