UPM Update

  • UPM Market Informer June 2016

    The June issue of the UPM Market Informer Includes:

    U.S. Duty on Chinese Steel Imports OMTEC Chicago Surcharge Update UPM Installs Shuttle XP Vertical Lift Steel Price Increase Recap
  • UPM News
    UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS HAS INSTALLED A SHUTTLE XP VERTICAL LIFT

    United Performance Metals has installed a Shuttle XP Vertical Lift; one of the Dynamic Storage and Retrieval Systems developed and manufactured by Kardex Remstar.  The company will use the new system for small parts storage and retrieval in its Hamilton, Ohio metals service center facility…

    May 20 2016
  • Bring Your Work Home…And Eat On It Every Night
    Bring Your Work Home…And Eat On It Every Night

    Ben Stansel, our Business Analyst here at United Performance Metals, recently moved from the suburbs of Loveland, Ohio to Northside, a Cincinnati neighborhood near the beautiful Spring Grove Cemetery. With this move, some construction and remodeling in his new residence was part of the plan.…

    May 11 2016
  • UPM Market Informer May 2016

    The May issue of the UPM Market Informer Contains:

    California Facility Adds 12" Slitter Steel Prices Rise Surcharge Update China Overcapacity Manufacturing PMI
  • UPM News
    UNITED PERFORMANCEMETALS ADDS 12” SLITTER TO WEST COAST FACILITY

    United Performance Metals’  West Coast facility recently installed a 12” wide slitter capable of processing coils ranging in thickness from .015” to .125”. 

    “The addition of the 12” wide slitter will benefit our customers by keeping lead-times short and allowing us to deliver…

    Apr 22 2016
  • UPM Market Informer

    The April issue of the UPM Market Informer Contains:

    ITA Europe OMTEC 2016 Steel Price Forecast Consumer Confidence UPM White Papers Surcharge Update
  • UPM News
    STANSEL JOINS UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS AS BUSINESS ANALYST

    United Performance Metals is pleased to announce Ben Stansel has joined the company as Business Analyst.  Stansel’s primary responsibilities will focus on pricing and contract management for the specialty metals service center. 

    After graduating with honors from Miami University…

    Mar 09 2016
  • UPM Market Informer March 2016

    The March issue of the UPM Market Informer Contains:

    Aerospace and Defense Job Growth Manufacturing Output Increase Mill Price Increase Mill Lead Times Surcharge Update
  • UPM Market Informer February 2016

    The February issue of the UPM Market Informer contains:

    Materials Suitable for Auto Racing Industry Global Steel Industry Metal Price Charts Mill Lead Times Surcharge Update
  • UPM News
    UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS RECOGNIZES LONG TERM EMPLOYEE SERVICE

    Congratulations were extended to the following employees of United Performance Metals on reaching milestone years of service with the company: 

    Alonzo Onchondo of UPM’s southwest facility in La Mirada, California – 5 years

    Justin Leibrook of UPM’s corporate facility in…

    Jan 19 2016
  • UPM Market Informer January 2016

    The January issue of the UPM Market Informer Conatins:

    Labor Pact Reached Surcharge Update Price Increase Announcement Metal Price Charts Mill Lead Times
  • UPM Steps in for Santa
    UPM Steps in for Santa

    During this magical season season, United Performance Metals employees are stepping in for Santa to brighten the holidays for 8 children currently under the the caring arms of Butler County Children's Services.

    Each year our own Tracy Graff coordinates this special project, and extends a…

    Dec 04 2015