UPM Update

  • 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
  • UPM Adds Stainless Steel Sculpture to Their Office Decor

     

     

    The latest piece of equipment to arrive at United Performance Metals isn’t just for customers. The addition of the Mazak 4000 Watt Laser has added sparkle to the company’s lobby as well. 304 stainless steel was cut, buffed and welded then hung up to greet customers…

    Jul 31 2012
  • UPM Supports The Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields

    Every American child dreams of playing baseball!

    But for too many young people, physical or developmental disabilities make it impossible to negotiate the challenges of the conventional game. The Miracle League, created by committed families in the 1990's, makes dreams of baseball into…

    Jul 31 2012
  • In Honor of Veterans Day...

     

     

     

    This year, as we recognized the 10th Anniversary of September 11th, it recaptured our attention and reminded us to be thankful for the freedom so many have fought for us to retain. That freedom has come with great sacrifice and is preserved by those who…

    Jul 31 2012
  • The Ladies of UPM Get in the Holiday Spirit with a Festive Sweater Day

     

     

    From left to right: JoAnne Breehne, Shannon Grathwohl, Lisa Collier, Brenda Evans, Diane Johnston, Arlene Nageleisen, Lynne Kent

     

     

    Jul 31 2012
  • Spotlight on Graduating Senior: Jake Binegar

     

     

     

     

    Michael Binegar, Senior Account Manager at United Performance Metals doesn’t like to boast, but he has so many reasons to be proud of his son, Jake that it’s hard to hold him back. A…

    Jul 31 2012
  • Spotlight of Graduating Senior: Nick Seither

     

     

     

     

    College is just around the corner for a number of graduating seniors. Sons and daughters of United Performance Metals’ employees are making bright plans for their future…

    Jul 31 2012
  • Two Employees Reach Milestone Years of Service

    Two employees reached milestone years of service with United Performance Metals during the second quarter of 2012;

     

     

    Dawn Clark, Senior Account Manager, 20 years of employment

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    Jul 31 2012
  • WWII Veteran William Magee Retains A Piece of Wartime History and Transforms It Into A Family Legacy

     

     

     

    When Airman William Magee's plane was hit during a bombing run in World War II, he parachuted to safety in the snowy hills of Southern Yugoslavia. Through the generosity of the Serbian partisans, Magee and his fellow crewmembers were able to survive.…

    Jul 31 2012
  • Stainless Steel Frames Surround Artwork at UPM

     

     

    The newest art addition to adorn United Performance Metals is a colorful one. Thanks to the use of our in-house laser cutting system, it also incorporates our stainless steel products.

     

    “It’s an innovative way to…

    Jul 31 2012
  • United Performance Metals Recognized Employees for Milestone Years of Service

    Three employees reached milestone years of service with United Performance Metals during the first quarter of 2012

     

     

     

    Lynne Kent, Sheet Segment Account Manager, 5 years of…

    Jul 31 2012
  • United Performance Metals Joins the Formula SAE Race

     

     

     

     

     

    Seniors from Cal State Fullerton want to win. It’s what the Mechanical Engineering Senior Design team has been preparing for all year.…

    Jul 31 2012