
UCS Forest Group of Companies Celebrates Third Consecutive Year as a Platinum Club Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
May 7, 2025
Toronto, Ontario - May 7, 2025 - UCS Forest Group of Companies is proud to announce it has once again earned the Platinum Club designation as part of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, marking its ninth consecutive year as a Best Managed company and third year at the Platinum level.
“Achieving Platinum status for a third year is both an honor and a reflection of the strength of our culture,” said Warren Spitz, CEO of UCS Forest Group of Companies. “We’ve built a workplace rooted in care—for our people, our customers, and our partners. This recognition affirms our team’s hard work and our commitment to excellence in everything we do.”
The Platinum Club designation recognizes organizations that have sustained Best Managed status for seven years or more, demonstrating excellence in areas such as strategy, capability, innovation, and culture. UCS Forest Group of Companies continues to stand out for its customer-centric approach, sustainable practices, and unwavering dedication to its core values: professionalism, integrity, commitment, innovation, and sustainability.
“Our people make the difference,” Spitz added. “This achievement is the result of their passion, expertise, and deep commitment to one another and to those we serve. We’re grateful to our incredible team, our customers, and our supplier partners for their ongoing trust and support.”
UCS Forest Group of Companies will be celebrated at the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Gala on May 8, 2025, in Toronto. The company looks forward to continuing to Deliver the Difference in the industry.
About Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Canada’s Best Managed Companies is Canada’s leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in private Canadian-owned companies. The award celebrates companies that are demonstrating leadership in the areas of strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and financials to achieve sustainable growth.
About UCS Forest Group of Companies
UCS Forest Group is a leading North American distributor and importer of high-quality hardwood lumber, specialty softwoods, panel products, laminates, and exterior products. Our group of companies has been serving manufacturers of furniture, kitchen cabinets, doors, and architectural millwork for over 38 years through our U.S. and Canadian distribution facilities. UCS Forest Group is committed to providing materials that enhance our customers’ businesses and the health of the planet. UCS Forest Group serves customers as Sierra Forest Products in the U.S. and Upper Canada Forest Products and A&M Wood Specialty in Canada.