UPM Update

  • UPM Receives Art with a Purpose
    UPM Receives Art with a Purpose

    This beautiful piece of art glass, created by an artist from the InsideOut Studio, was presented to United Performance Metals as part of their recognition for receiving the LIVE UNITED award from the Butler County United Way.

    The InsideOut Studio

    InsideOut Studio provides…

    Apr 27 2014
  • Medieval Armour for Modern Times
    Medieval Armour for Modern Times

    Think the only time you’ll see someone wearing medieval armour is at a renaissance festival?  We know one UPM customer who may change your mind.

    John Gruber creates custom armour forged from steel in his shop, The Surly Anvil, Key Largo, FL.  John first began this line of work…

    Mar 24 2014
  • Blackhawks Superfan Gets the Ultimate Fan Experience
    Blackhawks Superfan Gets the Ultimate Fan Experience

    Vulcanium representative Liliana Vlk is a die-hard Chicago Blackhawks fan.  She’s been following the team for years, and became a Chicago Blackhawks Fan Ambassador last spring. 

    As a Fan Ambassador, she is active on Twitter for every Blackhawks game.  During a recent match…

    Feb 09 2014
  • Spotlight on Graduating Seniors
    Spotlight on Graduating Seniors

    We’re celebrating the college graduation of Erika Leigh Grathwohl form the University of Alabama!  Erika received a Bachelor of Education with Honors from the university in December.  Erika is the daughter of Shannon Grathwohl, Account Manager for United Performance Metals.

    Jan 16 2014
  • UPM Steps on the Scale
    UPM Steps on the Scale

    The holiday season provided plenty of opportunities for celebrating.  That usually meant spending time with family and friends, and it typically involved lots and lots of food!  At times like these, it could be hard to resist tasting a little bit of everything. 

    UPM Makes…
    Jan 02 2014
  • UPM Sales Force Unites!
    UPM Sales Force Unites!

    These are exciting times for United Performance Metals.  Members from Vulcanium, Plus Ten Stainless, and UPM’s CHRG Metals Division came together for their first joint sales conference in November. 

    Dig Deeper

    The theme of the meting emphasized seizing the opportunity to reach…

    Dec 03 2013
  • UPM Goes Pink!
    UPM Goes Pink!

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. The staff at United Performance Metals spent some time supporting the efforts of the National Breast Cancer Foundation by going Pink for a day; from head to toe! 

    Breast Cancer…
    Oct 24 2013
  • We’re Runnin’ with the Reds, the Dodgers and the Bears!
    We’re Runnin’ with the Reds, the Dodgers and the Bears!

    This fall, staff memebers from United Performance Metals and our specialty division, Vulcanium participated in a six week challenge to improve their health and wellness by increasing physical activity.

    During each of the six weeks, both cardiovascular exercise and strength training were…

    Oct 16 2013
  • UPM Rolled Up Their Sleeves for Hoxworth Blood Center
    UPM Rolled Up Their Sleeves for Hoxworth Blood Center

    Hoxworth Blood Center stationed a mobile donor unit at UPM’s Hamilton, OH facility last week.  Twenty-five employees participated in a blood drive organized by the company’s United Involved committee. 

    United Involved

    United Involved is an employee driven movement that…

    Aug 19 2013
  • Spotlight on Graduating Seniors
    Spotlight on Graduating Seniors

    Today’s spotlight shines on Tyler Liesch, son of UPM’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeffrey Liesch.  Tyler enjoyed a well-rounded experience during his four years at Kings High School.  Most notably, he graduated summa cum laude and with a GPA of 3.95.  Well done!  Following the…

    Aug 01 2013
  • United Performance Metals Awards Scholarships
    United Performance Metals Awards Scholarships

    United Performance Metals Awardeds  Scholarships to three talented individuals.  Alyssa Carvalho, Tyler Liesch, and Morgan Romans each received scholarships as part of UPM’s commitment to continued education and higher learning. 

    Alyssa Carvahlo, daughter of UPM Controller…

    Jul 24 2013
  • Spotlight on Graduating Seniors
    Spotlight on Graduating Seniors

    We’re sharing a bit of insight on our most recent graduate, Madi Kennard.   Pictured here with her  family, you can practically feel the pride glowing from their smiling faces - especially from her father, UPM’s President, Tom Kennard.  Madi attended Ursuline Academy, and she…

    Jul 14 2013