UPM Update
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Ursuline Academy Alum Pays It Forward and Wins State ChampionshipIt 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…
Nov 20 2017 -
Turkey + 30 Drive Gives More This Holiday SeasonFoodshare, 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…
Nov 16 2017 -
The Compton InititativeTW 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…
Oct 26 2017 -
Safety Topic: Protect Yourself from BurnsAll 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…
Sep 18 2017 -
Taking Safety with YouWhat 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…
Sep 11 2017 -
Golfing to Support our CommunityThe 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.…
Aug 18 2017 -
UPM's Garden Grows!In true LIVESMART fashion, our Hartford, Connecticut team maintains a seasonal vegetable garden in a plot of land adjacent to the office. During their breaks, staff members tend the garden and enjoy a bit of exercise and fresh air. The harvested vegetables are shared with anyone who…
Aug 14 2017 -
Safety Topic: BlockingHave you seen a crucial block lately? We're not talking about football; we're talking about blocking as it relates to safety and your work area; blocking important elements of the workplace from access. One of the most common things seen during a safety inspection are blocking violations…
Aug 01 2017 -
Avoiding Heat-Related IllnessEvery year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions. There are a range of heat illnesses and they can affect anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. During times of intense heat, workers can be at serious risk of illness,…
Jul 21 2017 -
ONI Company Collaboration Makes News in Modern MetalsFrom its base in Birmingham, Alabama, O’Neal Industries (ONI) is a household name in the service center industry. It’s gigantic, with tentacles across North America and locations from Singapore to Southampton, but as a family owned enterprise, it remains…
Jul 13 2017 -
First Aid AwarenessThere will be occasions when colleagues or customers may suffer injuries or be taken ill. When this happens it is important that they receive immediate attention and in serious cases that the emergency services are called promptly. When an accident happens, a first aid program that meets…
Jul 11 2017 -
The Importance of Safety GlassesStatistics provided by the U.S. Department of Labor suggest thousands of employees suffer from eye injuries every year, many resulting from work related injuries incurred when workers used inadequate eye protection. Such injuries may result in blindness and thousands of dollars in lost…
Jul 05 2017