UPM Update

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    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
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    UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS RECOGNIZED FOR SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE

    United Performance Metals was honored to be recognized for outstanding performance in quality and on-time delivery by their valued customer, ACMT, AdChem Manufacturing Technologies, Inc.

    The combined efforts of sales, purchasing, and production within United Performance Metals and its…

    Nov 13 2015
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    UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS WELCOMES NEW SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

    UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS WELCOMES NEW SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

    United Performance Metals is pleased to welcome Richard Vanatsky to the company in the role of Director of Supply Chain.  Mr. Vanatsky will be responsible for all facets of procuring metal, services and…

    Oct 22 2015
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    UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES

    United Performance Metals is pleased to announce the addition of Curt Gillingham as Director of Sales.  Mr. Gillingham has over 25 years of experience in the metals industry.  Prior to joining United Performance Metals, Mr. Gillingham held executive management positions for Yarde…

    Jul 08 2015
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    INTRODUCING UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS

    United Performance Metals, Vulcanium Metals International and Aerodyne Alloys have joined forces to become United Performance Metals – A single source for titanium and hi-temperature specialty alloys serving customers in the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU). 

    The company…

    Jun 15 2015
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    UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE

    United Performance Metals introduces a redesigned website www.upmet.com. The updated website provides a mobile friendly user experience for visitors, with quick access to the entire United Performance Metals product catalog.

    The product catalog provides…

    Apr 21 2015
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    AERODYNE ALLOYS LAUNCHES A NEW WEBSITE

    Aerodyne Alloys is pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved website www.aerodynealloys.com

    Features of this mobile friendly website include easy navigation, enhanced graphics and valuable content that greatly enrich the…

    Apr 20 2015
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    VULCANIUM ACHIEVES ISO 13485 REGISTRATION

    Northbrook, Illinois – March 30, 2015 –Vulcanium Metals International has been granted ISO 13485:2003 registration for the distribution and processing of metal for the medical industry. 

    Vulcanium specializes in providing titanium sheet, plate and bar as well as…

    Mar 30 2015
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    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:  Diane Johnston, Export Distribution Account Manager - 20 years; Jeff Bruce, Asstistant Plant Manager - 15 years;  Tony Beck, Pick and Pack…

    Mar 16 2015
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    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:  Pumma Carvalho, Controller - 10 years, Jeffrey Magee, Quality Lead - 15 years, and Chris Blackburn, Plant Foreman - 20 years. 

    Feb 17 2015
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    UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS INTRODUCES GLOBAL NEST, A MULTI CUSTOMER NESTING PROGRAM FOR LASER CUT PARTS

    The Global Nest Program maximizes material usage for laser cut parts by matching up multiple parts and orders to achieve the greatest yield with the least amount of scrap.  The result will lower job costs and move customers closer to Just In Time production.

    “Nesting laser orders is…

    Feb 15 2015
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    SCOTT SKELTON JOINS UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS

    Scott Skelton has joined the United Performance Metals service center team in the position of Project Specialist. 

    Mr. Skelton has over 25 years of experience in the metals industry and brings valuable expertise in the areas of plant operations and lean initiatives.  During his…

    Jan 27 2015