Resources
Find useful resources here, including the UPM Update, product and service line cards, quality approvals, and other related information. The UPM Update includes company information, technical blogs, surcharge updates, the market informer, and trade show announcements. Visit the UPM Update to find out more.
UPM Update
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March 2026 Market Informer U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%Why metal price forecasting is broken, and how to fix itWhy do traditional metal price forecasts fail?Prices surge to highest level since 2022 as Middle East conflict escalates: PMIKey economic indicators … -
Inventory Management and Processing ServicesUnited Performance Metals is more than just your specialty metals and alloys provider. UPM provides unparalleled value, with custom supply chain solutions and in-house FIRSTCUT+® Processing Services.
Just-In-Time Inventory Programs
UPM offers JIT & Vendor…
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Your One-Stop Shop For Additive Manufacturing SolutionsUPM Advanced Solutions is your one-stop shop for additive manufacturing solutions. Our team of experts supports cutting edge industries with tailored solutions and streamlined logistics support to ensure quick delivery and value-added services that meet exacting standards.
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Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit 2026Washington State Convention Center – Seattle, Washington
March 18-19, 2026
Booth #506
QUALITY APPROVALS
You can rely on UPM to deliver materials that meet your exact specifications. As a routinely audited AS9100-certified organization, we supply materials that comply with leading industry standards, including AMS, ASTM, MIL, and others. We source only prime materials from top-tier mills to ensure consistent quality.
Our certifications include AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015, AS13100, ISO 13485, GE Aircraft Engine (GT193), Pratt & Whitney LCS, GE S422, and PWA 119.
View our Quality ApprovalsApplication Briefs
Discover how our specialty metals translate into high performance solutions across the world's most demanding industries. Our application briefs provide a quick reference to the kinds of parts that use these specific grades and materials. From aerospace components requiring extreme heat resistance to medical instruments demanding high biocompatibility, these overviews highlight the essential parts and use cases that require modern manufacturing excellence.
Other Resources
Here you can find commonly asked questions about our business as well as our metal calculators for coil and sheet.
View our FAQs