UPM Update
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Asking the Right Question Pays Off
Congratulations to Dave Eckert, winner of our inside sales contest. He is the proud owner of a new iPad. Dave is a Senior Account Manager in the sheet group and has over 13 years of experience with United Performance Metals. Good…
Aug 26 2012 -
Timeless Artwork of Rudi Swol Pays Homage to Connecticut Valley
Age places no limit on the talent of Rudi Swol, father of Diane Johnston, Export Distribution Account Manager at United Performance Metals. A Navy Medic during WWII, Rudi used funds from his GI Bill to study illustration. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, University of…
Aug 05 2012 -
Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Field Grants a Dream to UPM Family
United Performance Metals was privileged to take part in the development of the new Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Field in Fairfield, Ohio. The field is uniquely constructed to serve the needs of baseball-loving children and young adults with disabilities. …
Aug 02 2012 -
Welcome Home from Summer Missions
UPM family members traveled far and wide for mission trips this summer. Sr. Account Manager, Michael Binegar’s daughter Jamie just returned home from Ecuador, and Marketing Assistant, Kris White’s husband Dan and daughter Maria returned home from the Dominican Republic.
Jamie…
Aug 01 2012 -
United Performance Metals Ranks High in Giving
The vision of the Butler County United Way is Strengthening Communities One Person at a Time. They focus their efforts on serving local families, specifically concentrating on helping adults become self-sufficient and helping youth become…
Jul 31 2012 -
Maintain, Don't Gain: Results
The results are in: Of the 31 UPM participants in TriHealth’s ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ program, 68% or 21 people either maintained or lost weight. Way to Go! Trish Fisher lead the pack with 5.28% lost. What a great way for UPM to begin the New Year!
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Jul 31 2012 -
UPM Reaches Goal of $100 Million in Sales
Just in time to wrap up 2011, United Performance Metals reached a milestone: $100 million in sales!
To Tom Kennard, President of UPM, reaching $100 million was great, but what was learned along the way was…
Jul 31 2012 -
The Real Meaning of the Holiday Season
During this season of giving, employees at United Performance Metals remember that not everyone will have gifts under their tree this Christmas, and they are stepping forward to help. For seven families who have opened their homes to foster children in…
Jul 31 2012 -
UPM Helps Boy Scouts Earn Merit Badge in Metalworking
It’s not often fathers get to share their work with their sons. It’s so rare in fact, that our country has adopted special days to take our children to work and shadow our daily activities on the job. For UPM employee Ralph Zimmerman, AKA Assistant Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop #47, this…
Jul 31 2012 -
Angel's Baseball Outing
United Performance Metals and Aerodyne Alloys hosted an evening of baseball and camaraderie at last week’s Angel’s game. Matching up against the Chicago White Sox, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim took the lead for a win of 7 to 2…
Jul 31 2012 -
United Performance Metals’ California Facility Relocates
La Mirada, California – August 1, 2011-- United Performance Metals has relocated its California branch to a new facility in La Mirada in order to accommodate our continued growth in the region. The addition of space will allow us to meet our customer’s needs with even…
Jul 31 2012 -
Hunting with Family Has Its Rewards
UPM’s Plant Manager, Roger Haire, continues to enjoy hunting throughout the year. His nephew Tyler accompanied him on a recent trip to Brooksville, Kentucky in Bracken County. In late April, the two huntsmen were in pursuit of…
Jul 31 2012