UPM Update

  • A Round of Golf for the Greater Good
    A Round of Golf for the Greater Good

    United Performance Metals enjoyed participating in a recent golf tournament at The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas.  UPM was honored to be a platinum sponsor for this charity event that was hosted by Senior Flexonics Pathway.  Donations of more than $125,000 were collected to…

  • Flu Prevention
    Flu Prevention

    Influenza, or “the flu,” is a highly contagious and is often confused with the common cold.  Flu symptoms tend to develop quickly and are usually more severe than the typical sneezing and congestion associated with a cold.

    While the flu is common, it is still something you should…

  • Forklifts and Blind Spots
    Forklifts and Blind Spots

    When pedestrians and forklifts meet unexpectedly, it can have deadly consequences. Blind spots are one of the major causes for this unexpected meeting to take place. They include corners, doorways that open out to an aisle, and other areas with limited visibility for both pedestrians and…

  • UPM Service Project Fights World Hunger
    UPM Service Project Fights World Hunger

    “815 million people in the world don’t get the food they need to live a healthy life.” – 2017 Food and Agriculture Organization Stats 

    Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable.…

  • Controlling Stress
    Controlling Stress

    Many of us are faced with stress every day, but we might not know how to deal with it. It is important to learn how to handle stress because it can affect our performance and relationships in our work and home. At work, stress can lead to distraction and cause an unfortunate accident. At home,…

  • Dicken’s Village Brightens Up Our Connecticut Branch
    Dicken’s Village Brightens Up Our Connecticut Branch

    During the Christmas season, we often find ourselves reflecting on holidays from the past, sharing special memories, favorite recipes and tried and true family traditions.  Many of us take what in the big scheme of things is a rather unusual amount of time transforming our homes into mini…

  • Ursuline Academy Alum Pays It Forward and Wins State Championship
    Ursuline Academy Alum Pays It Forward and Wins State Championship

    It was a dream come true for UPM’s own Danielle Reinert as the varsity volleyball team from Ursuline Academy trudged their way from Division 1 state championship.  Reinert, an inside sales representative, played for the school team from 2006-2009 under the guidance of beloved coach Jeni…

  • Turkey + 30 Drive Gives More This Holiday Season
    Turkey + 30 Drive Gives More This Holiday Season

    Foodshare, a Connecticut organization working to end hunger, launched it’s annual “Turkey + 30” campaign this month.  The donation and fundraising drive provides families in need with a Thanksgiving dinner.  Local residents, organizations and businesses are asked to donate frozen…

  • The Compton Inititative
    The Compton Inititative

    TW Metals and United Performance Metals, both ONI companies partnered together this past Saturday, October 21 as part of the Compton Initiative who bring restoration and hope to the community of Compton. 

    TW Metals has long supported this program and this year extended the…

  • Safety Topic: Protect Yourself from Burns
    Safety Topic: Protect Yourself from Burns

    All workplaces have safeguards in place to help protect you from burns.  Best Bet? Use them every time you’re in danger of getting burned.  Here are a few examples:

    Smoke Detectors -  Designed to alert you and your co-workers about fires; pay attention to smoke detectors…

  • Taking Safety with You
    Taking Safety with You

    What does Take Safety with You mean?  It means driving defensively, using seat belts in our vehicles, using firearms safely when hunting and applying safety practices at home, including wearing safety shoes when mowing the lawn; wearing safety eyewear while hammering nails; using lighter…

  • Golfing to Support our Community
    Golfing to Support our Community

     

    The Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Golf Classic was held at the Hartford Golf Club on August 14th.  200 golfers took to the fairways during what has become a favorite event among the Connecticut team members of United Performance Metals, one of the event sponsors.…