UPM Update
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Father and Daughter Make Racing Their Passion
Racing is an addictively fun hobby. Just ask Scott Fasse, Vice President of Marketing for United Performance Metals. Scott championed the inaugural winter racing league at Full Throttle, an indoor karting track in Fairfield, Ohio.
Full Throttle Indoor Karting was created by avid…
Jul 31 2012 -
Still Hunting with Roger Haire
United Performance Metals Plant Manager, Roger Haire, has enjoyed the sport of hunting since he was 14 years old. “Hunting takes me away from my everyday lifestyle.” He affectionately states “It’s a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of wildlife personalities.”
With more than a…
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 -
Horses Are Part of the Miranda Family
It all started with not knowing what to get someone for a birthday present. Doesn’t that always seem to be a problem?
Shannon Miranda, a part-time Marketing Intern at United Performance Metals, and daughter of Ray Miranda,…
Jul 31 2012 -
Spotlight on Sydney: The 2011 Holiday Card Design Contest Winner
“I made it my goal to take something ordinary and making it feel like the holidays” said Sydney Stricker, 18, of Butler Tech’s D. Russel Lee Career-Technology Center, and winner of United Performance Metals 2011 holiday card contest.
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United Performance Metals Jim Garitson Customizes A Harley Davidson Wide glide
In retrospect, Jim Garitson (United Performance Metals, Slitter Operator) recognizes that his love of metalworking started when he was young, and was solely out of necessity. Growing up…
Jul 30 2012 -
Holly Sparks Blazes through Opponents on the Soccer Field & Earns a Scholarship to Indiana State
UPM’s CTL Operator, Jim Sparks, lights up when he talks about his daughter playing soccer. Jim comments, “It’s so fun to watch Holly play soccer. She pours her heart into everything she does on the field.” Holly, who is 16 and a…
Jul 30 2012 -
UPM's Own Home Run King
With an early introduction to sports at age five, Trace Thomas, son of United Performance Metals’ Carol Thomas, Senior Account Manager, has had many accomplishments in just five years of playing so far. Most recently, his little league 10-year-old team…
Jul 30 2012 -
UPM Employees Lead the Way in Community Involvement
In the community of Hamilton, a program dedicated to creating leadership among individuals and area companies has been in place since 1990. Leadership Hamilton, developed by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, is a nine-month course in which participants…
Jul 30 2012 -
Golf - A Game for Life
By Shannon Miranda
If it's true that golf is a game you can enjoy for life, then Sammi Blackburn, daughter of United Performance Metals' Assistance Foreman Chris Blackburn, certainly has a head start on the rest of us. Although just…
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Binegar's Salsa Spices Up Local Restaurants
Everyone loves chips and salsa. It's a snack-time favorite that anyone can enjoy. Most people buy the typical, store-bought brand salsa, but Mike Binegar, Senior…
Jul 30 2012