UPM Update
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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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We're All That...
Now a NADCAP/GE approved source for laser cutting!
United Performance Metals is working hard to be 'all that' for you, our valued customer. In addition to our comprehensive inventory of stainless and high temperature alloys, we also have…
Jul 31 2012 -
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 -
UPM Employees Avoid the Holiday Bulge
Did you know the average person gains 5-7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? The ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ program presented by TriHealth will remind UPM employees of healthy behaviors,…
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 -
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 -
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…
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Dawn Clark and Family - Down on the Farm
By Shannon Miranda
Like most other high school students, Katie Clark, 15, daughter of United Performance Metals' Senior Account Manager Dawn Clark, is involved in multiple activities. Being a junior at Talawanda High School, Katie is…
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United Performance Metals 2010 Scholarship Recipients
By Shannon Miranda
United Performance Metals recently awarded Natalia Carvalho and Megan Freeman with the annual UPM Scholarship. United Performance Metals awards two recipients with the scholarship each year as part of its commitment to continued education and…
Jul 30 2012