StatesmanJournal says Universal Forest Products, Inc. (UFPI) may be interested in moving to Silverton, Oregon’s vacant industrial park from Grand Rapids, Mich. City manager Bob Willoughby informs MHProNews the city has been discussing this option with UFPI for several months. The closing of Redman Homes in May, 2008 led to the loss of 160 jobs and the current vacancy of the industrial park. Universal designs and manufactures wood and wood alternative products for the manufactured housing industry and industrial markets.

(Image credit: Universal Forest Products, Inc.)