UPM Update
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Are You Participating in #CleanOutYourRefrigeratorDay?Each year on November 15, we’re reminded to “Clean up our act,” so to speak. One week before the Thanksgiving holiday, we are encouraged by National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day to prep our kitchens for the madness!
Many of our homes will soon be filled with company,…
Nov 07 2018 -
UPM's Spooky Halloween Fun!Here at United Performance Metals, we take Halloween fun to the next level. Our staff took advantage of the day, wearing costumes and interjecting a little bit of mayhem. Across our locations, the results did not disappoint! Check out our spooky Halloween video, and see for…
Nov 01 2018 -
UPM Supports the Fight Against Breast CancerParticipation in Breast Cancer Awareness Month is higher than ever among our team members. United Performance Metals has donated $83,000 to date in support of cancer research through our fundraising efforts over the past eleven years. The funds have come from our employees, our…
Oct 31 2018 -
Halloween Safety for MotoristsMany will celebrate Halloween this week. As the dark streets are flooded with young children, please keep in mind the following safety tips in your neighborhood:
Slow down in residential neighborhoods and obey all traffic signs and signals. Drive at least 5 mph below the posted speed…Oct 29 2018 -
Flu Prevention TipsInfluenza, or “the flu,” is a highly contagious and is often confused with the common cold. Flu symptoms tend to develop quickly and are usually more severe than the typical sneezing and congestion associated with a cold.
While the flu is common —it's still something you should take…
Oct 01 2018 -
From the Shop to the StageJamie Binegar, a former UPM employee, has made an extraordinary career and life change in the past couple months. She has left behind her Sales position at UPM Cincinnati to pursue her passion for music, a passion that started when she was young and only grew throughout her high school and…
Aug 10 2018 -
Preventing Heat ExhaustionHeat exhaustion is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating. It's one of three heat-related syndromes, with heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most severe.
Causes of heat exhaustion include exposure to…
Jul 17 2018 -
UPM’s Connecticut Branch Hosts Kids’ DaySchool’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 family’s workplace. For the 21st year, UPM in South Windsor has opened its…
Jun 14 2018 -
Pickleball Challenge Promotes Health & Wellness, Fun & CamaraderieOn 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 health and wellness among local business staff. The event…
May 25 2018 -
The Dangers of Fatigued WorkersFeeling 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 feeling a little tired on the job. …May 22 2018 -
A Round of Golf for the Greater GoodUnited Performance Metals enjoyed participating in a recent golf tournament at The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. UPM was honored to be a platinum sponsor for this charity event that was hosted by Senior Flexonics Pathway. Donations of more than $125,000 were collected to…
Apr 26 2018 -
Forklifts and Blind SpotsWhen pedestrians and forklifts meet unexpectedly, it can have deadly consequences. Blind spots are one of the major causes for this unexpected meeting to take place. They include corners, doorways that open out to an aisle, and other areas with limited visibility for both pedestrians and…
Mar 23 2018