News from United Performance Metals
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10/02/2017
United Performance Metals (UPM) has installed a new 6KW fiber laser in the company’s Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters. High-speed processing accuracy of the new fiber laser will reduce lead times... read more
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09/29/2017
The October Issue of the UPM Market Informer Contains: Price Increase Notices Aluminum Prices Rise Aircraft Face-Off Surcharge Update Outokumpu LCS Approval Tata and Thyssenkrupp... read more
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09/29/2017
Mark your calendar for the American Cancer Society Denim Day, October 6, 2017. United Performance Metals will donate 1% of all orders taken on that day. Maximum donation $10,000. ... read more
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08/28/2017
The September issue of the UPM Market Informer contains: Price Increase Notices Steel Tariff Update Manufacturing Cyper Attacks Surcharge Update Tesla's Gigafactory Fuel Cells for Data Center... read more
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07/10/2017
United Performance Metals (UPM) announced the addition of a new edging line for the Hamilton, Ohio headquarters as well as the addition of slitting and edging operations in its west coast... read more
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06/21/2017
Holman Head, president & COO of O’Neal Industries in Birmingham, Ala., has been elected chairman of the board of the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI), effective July 1. The Metals Service... read more
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06/15/2017
United Performance Metals (UPM) has made significant updates to their brand, most recently to the international website www.upmet.uk. The website displays the new... read more
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05/22/2017
United Performance Metals (UPM) unveiled a new trade show booth at this year’s EASTEC show in West Springfield, MA. The 10 x 10 booth features dramatic LED backlighting and includes two iPad... read more
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05/11/2017
Lauren Trebbien joined the staff of United Performance Metals as Human Resources Coordinator. In this role, she will support and administer the recruiting, new hire onboarding, record-keeping,... read more
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02/09/2017
United Performance Metals (UPM) announced the opening of a new 1000 sq. meter specialty metals distribution, sales, and processing facility in Budapest, Hungary. The facility is the company’s... read more
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01/06/2017
Craft O’Neal’s skilled guidance of O’Neal Industries earns him distinction as the Metal Center News 2016 Executive of the Year.... read more
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01/02/2017
United Performance Metals is pleased to announce the integration of Aerodyne Alloys, Plus Ten Stainless, United Performance Metals and Vulcanium Metals International, to form a single high... read more
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10/20/2016
Aerodyne Alloys donated $9,607.00 to fund breast cancer research on Lee Denim Day. The service center was pleased to announce the results of their Lee National Denim Day Event, held on October 7,... read more
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10/03/2016
Growth in the western region has prompted United Performance Metals to add crane systems to its La Mirada, CA facility. A two-ton Spanco freestanding crane system was recently added to accompany the... read more
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09/06/2016
Joe Angelillo and Madison Mutlu have recently joined the sales and marketing departments of United Performance Metals’ Hamilton, Ohio headquarters. Joe Angelillo holds the position of Account... read more
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08/01/2016
Congratulations were extended to the following employees of United Performance Metals on reaching milestone years of service with the company in the second quarter of 2016: Steven Drake, Dan... read more
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06/06/2016
The United Performance Metals family and Vulcanium are sad to announce the passing of Jim Ellis. In title, Jim was the Vice President of Operations, but to all those who knew him, Jim was our friend... read more
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05/20/2016
United Performance Metals has installed a Shuttle XP Vertical Lift; one of the Dynamic Storage and Retrieval Systems developed and manufactured by Kardex Remstar. The company will use the new... read more
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04/22/2016
United Performance Metals’ West Coast facility recently installed a 12” wide slitter capable of processing coils ranging in thickness from .015” to .125”. “The addition of the 12” wide... read more
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03/09/2016
United Performance Metals is pleased to announce Ben Stansel has joined the company as Business Analyst. Stansel’s primary responsibilities will focus on pricing and contract management for the... read more
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01/19/2016
Congratulations were extended to the following employees of United Performance Metals on reaching milestone years of service with the company: Alonzo Onchondo of UPM’s southwest facility in La... read more
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11/13/2015
United Performance Metals was honored to be recognized for outstanding performance in quality and on-time delivery by their valued customer, ACMT, AdChem Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. The combined... read more
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10/22/2015
UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS WELCOMES NEW SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER United Performance Metals is pleased to welcome Richard Vanatsky to the company in the role of Director of Supply Chain. Mr. Vanatsky... read more
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07/08/2015
United Performance Metals is pleased to announce the addition of Curt Gillingham as Director of Sales. Mr. Gillingham has over 25 years of experience in the metals industry. Prior to... read more
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06/15/2015
United Performance Metals, Vulcanium Metals International and Aerodyne Alloys have joined forces to become United Performance Metals – A single source for titanium and hi-temperature specialty alloys... read more
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04/21/2015
United Performance Metals introduces a redesigned website www.upmet.com. The updated website provides a mobile friendly user experience for visitors, with quick... read more
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04/20/2015
Aerodyne Alloys is pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved website www.aerodynealloys.com. Features of this mobile friendly website... read more
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03/30/2015
Northbrook, Illinois – March 30, 2015 –Vulcanium Metals International has been granted ISO 13485:2003 registration for the distribution and processing of metal for the medical industry. ... read more
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03/16/2015
Congratulations were extended to the following employees of United Performance Metals on reaching milestone years of service with the company: Diane Johnston, Export Distribution Account... read more
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02/17/2015
Congratulations were extended to the following employees of United Performance Metals on reaching milestone years of service with the company: Pumma Carvalho, Controller - 10 years, Jeffrey... read more
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02/15/2015
The Global Nest Program maximizes material usage for laser cut parts by matching up multiple parts and orders to achieve the greatest yield with the least amount of scrap. The result will lower job... read more
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01/27/2015
Scott Skelton has joined the United Performance Metals service center team in the position of Project Specialist. Mr. Skelton has over 25 years of experience in the metals industry and brings... read more
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01/27/2015
Steve Haushalter and Adam Bland have joined the United Performance Metals service center team in the position of Account Manager. ... read more
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12/15/2014
United Performance Metals wants to simplify your ordering process. if you place a sheet order online, we'll pick up the cost of packaging. Sheet orders and skids only, please. ... read more
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12/02/2014
United Performance Metals understands the unique material requirements for the heat exchanger industry. A variety of stainless steel, duplex stainless steel and nickel alloys used in heat exchange... read more
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10/02/2014
Congratulations were extended to Eric Kaiser, a valued member of the Maintenance team for United Performance Metals, on reaching a milestone 20 years of service with the company. ... read more
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09/15/2014
United Performance Metals will host the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Manufacturer’s Roundtable at their Symmes Road facility on September 29. Led by the Hamilton Chamber each month, area... read more
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08/28/2014
Congratulations were extended to LeeAnn Pemberton on reaching a milestone 15 years of service with United Performance Metals. Ms. Pemberton holds the position of Accounts Payable for the... read more
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07/23/2014
United Performance Metals' Houston, Texas facility has been audited in accordance with the requirements of AS 9104-1 by ISOQAR and conforms to the Quality Management System Standards ISO 9001 : 2008... read more
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07/20/2014
United Performance Metals has increased its inventory of nickel plate product and added processing capabilities that include a plate shear and a high definition plasma table in its Houston, Texas... read more
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07/20/2014
The West Coast branch of United Performance Metals will celebrate six years without a lost time injury on July 18, 2014. It’s a safety milestone which demonstrates the quality of service maintained... read more
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07/08/2014
Congratulations were extended to the following employees of United Performance Metals on reaching milestone years of service with the company: Darin Viel - 10 years, Mike Guffey - 15 years, and Tim... read more
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07/06/2014
Houston, Texas – July 7, 2014 – CHRG Metals officially became a division of United Performance Metals in October, 2013. CHRG Metals had previously operated as a division of O’Neal Steel. As a... read more
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06/02/2014
Vulcanium Metals International Ltd has been awarded the 21st Century Supply Chain (SC21) Silver Award. The award was presented to Vulcanium Metals International on behalf of ADS, the premier trade... read more
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05/28/2014
United Performance Metals welcomes Ian Moore as an Account Manager. Moore joined the company in 2012 as a student intern while attending Xavier University. Upon graduating with a degree... read more
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05/21/2014
United Performance Metals has gained approval from Pratt & Whitney as a qualified source authorized to perform Laser Beam Metal Removal in accordance with PWA 119-1&2. Pratt & Whitney, a... read more
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05/05/2014
United Performance Metals was honored to receive the LIVE UNITED award from the United Way of Butler County, Ohio.This award was given to United Performance Metals for its dedication to the concept... read more
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04/30/2014
United Performance Metals was recognized for demonstrating its commitment to excellence with 100% on-time delivery and quality of their products to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. United... read more
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04/28/2014
Congratulations were extended to James Garitson and Ralph Zimmerman on 15 and 20 years respectively as members of the operations team at United Performance Metals. Also celebrating a milestone... read more
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04/14/2014
United Performance Metals will launch the “What Is It?” video contest today on their website, www.upmet.com. The video features mystery items created with materials... read more
