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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 sc...
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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, pl...
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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. ...
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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. T...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 t...
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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 o...
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Safety Topic: Blocking

Have 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...
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Avoiding Heat-Related Illness

Every 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 physica...
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The Dangers of Fatigued Workers

Feeling fatigued on the job might not seem like that big of a deal. But working when you’re drowsy can lead to safety incidents and injuries. For fatigued workers, the risks are a lot more significant than ...
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Pickleball Challenge Promotes Health & Wellness, Fun & Camaraderie

On Saturday, May 19th, several UPM employees from our Cincinnati corporate headquarters competed in the Pickleball Company Challenge, played in West Chester OH. The goal of the tournament was to promote hea...
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UPM’s Connecticut Branch Hosts Kids’ Day

School’s out for the summer! Kids of all ages rejoice! For the children of United Performance Metals’ Connecticut employees, the summer holidays also provide a unique opportunity to spend time at their fam...
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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...
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UPM Wears Blue for Kids

April 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 com...
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