UPM Update
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Spotlight On Graduating Seniors
As summer quickly approaches, many of us are drawn to the call of graduation parties. High School Seniors are saying good-bye to their Alma matter and setting sights on their future. One such young lady is Katie Clark, daughter of Dawn Clark, Senior Account Manager for the Coil Segment here at…
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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…
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West Coast Staff Member Grows Into Management
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Weber to the position of Western Regional Branch Manager. Chris Weber has been a part of United Performance Metals for nearly two years, and working hard to promote our company's growth on the…
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UPM Employee Finds Her Fish in the Sea
Dating websites might not work for everyone. However, for United Performance Metals’ Contract Planner, Trish (Harbert) Fisher, a certain dating website, “Plenty Of Fish,” led her in the right direction: to her new husband, Joe.
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UPM Attends MSCI Safety Conference
Members of United Performance Metals attended the MSCI Safety Conference July 16 & 17 in Schaumburg, Illinois. The program addressed top level view concerns as well as best practices for creating…
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…
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UPM Exhibits at Power-Gen International
UPM's Jody Seither, Jeremy Pearson, Doyle Carpenter and John Niehaus exhibited at Power-Gen International in Las Vegas this week.
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Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush Makes A Stop At UPM
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush spent time this morning with supporters of the Mitt Romney campaign during a stop at the Hamilton Ohio manufacturing facility United Performance Metals. The visit was considered a victory rally on…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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