UPM Update
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Maintain, Don’t Gain 7 Week Challenge
One New Year’s resolution tends to be the same for many of us – Lose Weight! UPM employees decided to get a jump start on this idea by taking part in the ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ challenge. This 7 week program presented by TriHealth…
Jul 31 2012 -
Horses Are Part of the Miranda Family
It all started with not knowing what to get someone for a birthday present. Doesn’t that always seem to be a problem?
Shannon Miranda, a part-time Marketing Intern at United Performance Metals, and daughter of Ray Miranda,…
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Two Employees Reach Milestone Years of Service
Two employees reached milestone years of service with United Performance Metals during the second quarter of 2012;
Dawn Clark, Senior Account Manager, 20 years of employment
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UPM Employees Avoid the Holiday Bulge
Did you know the average person gains 5-7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? The ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ program presented by TriHealth will remind UPM employees of healthy behaviors,…
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Spotlight of Graduating Senior: Nick Seither
College is just around the corner for a number of graduating seniors. Sons and daughters of United Performance Metals’ employees are making bright plans for their future…
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UPM Welcomes Nataly Meza to Its California Branch
As our California sales continue to thrive, our office staff grows right along with it. Please welcome Nataly Meza to our team in the position of Inside Account Manager.
Nataly will be handling customer service…
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UPM Bowls For Kids' Sake
United Performance Metals’ Michael Binegar likes to play to win. In this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake, he made it a point to bring his best game…
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WWII Veteran William Magee Retains A Piece of Wartime History and Transforms It Into A Family Legacy
When Airman William Magee's plane was hit during a bombing run in World War II, he parachuted to safety in the snowy hills of Southern Yugoslavia. Through the generosity of the Serbian partisans, Magee and his fellow crewmembers were able to survive.…
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UPM Reaches Goal of $100 Million in Sales
Just in time to wrap up 2011, United Performance Metals reached a milestone: $100 million in sales!
To Tom Kennard, President of UPM, reaching $100 million was great, but what was learned along the way was…
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Maintain, Don't Gain: Results
The results are in: Of the 31 UPM participants in TriHealth’s ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ program, 68% or 21 people either maintained or lost weight. Way to Go! Trish Fisher lead the pack with 5.28% lost. What a great way for UPM to begin the New Year!
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Still Hunting with Roger Haire
United Performance Metals Plant Manager, Roger Haire, has enjoyed the sport of hunting since he was 14 years old. “Hunting takes me away from my everyday lifestyle.” He affectionately states “It’s a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of wildlife personalities.”
With more than a…
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Father and Daughter Make Racing Their Passion
Racing is an addictively fun hobby. Just ask Scott Fasse, Vice President of Marketing for United Performance Metals. Scott championed the inaugural winter racing league at Full Throttle, an indoor karting track in Fairfield, Ohio.
Full Throttle Indoor Karting was created by avid…
Jul 31 2012