UPM Update
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ITA Industry Spotlight on United Performance MetalsUnited Performance Metals had the opportunity to work with the International Titanium Association to produce a new company video. It provides an inside look at UPM as narrated by Curt Gillingham, Director of Sales; Jerry St. Clair, Director of Product Management; and Jeff Hopper, Chicago…
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New White Paper Has Been Published on Heat Exchanger MaterialsUnited Performance Metals would like to be your valued partner in the supply and management of your high performance metal and alloy inventory. As such, we offer a variety of free, industry related white papers that can assist in your day to day operations. Visit the White Paper…
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UPM Lends a Hand for New HomesMany hands make light work. This was evident as a group of UPM staff members joined together with a local church in Cincinnati and worked to build framing for new homes in a program called Build the Walls. The event is an annual collaboration where volunteers frame walls…
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It’s that time of the year when the caps will be flying high with graduation ceremonies. UPM would like to celebrate these achievements.Wyatt Gantenbein, son of Sharon Gantenbein in our Hartford office, graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Hampshire with his master's degree in Secondary Education. Wyatt has accepted a teaching position at Greenland Central School. He will begin instructing 7th…
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Cincy Magazine Named UPM One of the Best Places to Work!United Performance Metals (UPM) received a MANNY Award and was recognized as a Best Place to Work by Cincy Magazine.
Manufacturers from across greater Cincinnati were honored at the 13th annual MANNY Awards, presented by Cincy Magazine, for achievements in five categories: Best…
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United Performance Metals Honors Our VeteransTowns and cities across our nation celebrated Memorial Day by honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
One such celebration included a parade in South Windsor, Connecticut where UPM’s own Jeff Adams participated as a very special chauffer. Driving…
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UPM Wears Blue for KidsApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States. Across the country, organizations such as the Children’s’ Bureau and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging communities to wear blue in recognition of child abuse awareness and prevention. …
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UPM Chicago Supports TLS Veterans in Northern IllinoisIt’s super-chilly in many parts of the country, with frigid temperatures and below-zero wind chill. None of that stopped members of UPM’s Chicago branch from bundling up and heading outside for an ice fishing tournament. You read it correctly…an ice fishing tournament…in winter…in…
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Seven Common Accident CausesConsider this statistic: 80 out of every 100 accidents are the fault of the person involved in the incident. Unsafe acts cause four times as many accidents and injuries as unsafe conditions.
Accidents occur for many reasons. In most industries people tend to
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Four Seconds to SafetyPerhaps the best tool to come along is the Field Level Risk Assessment or Job Hazard Analysis. This is a tool that makes everyone stop and think about the different risks associated with the task. This exercise greatly reduced the number and severity of injuries where this was done.
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2019 UPM Pinnacle Award RecipientsThe Pinnacle is known as the highest point of achievement. United Performance Metals created the new Pinnacle Award to recognize our employees who have contributed exceptional service to the company, and to celebrate their outstanding achievements.
Nominations…
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Safety is Common SenseAccording to safety professionals, four of five serious injuries are the result of workers not being sensible on the job and taking unnecessary chances. Common sense on the job is irreplaceable.
Common Sense “Smarts” include: Always wear the proper personal protective equipment. Don’t over…