Hamilton, Ohio - May 29th, 2012 - United Performance Metals has promoted Chris Weber to the position of Western Regional Branch Manager. Weber has been working as the Western Regional Manager for almost 2 years. During this time, he has helped grow United Performance Metals' presence on the West Coast. Most recently, Weber was instrumental in the company's expansion into a new 65,000 square foot facility that is complete with inventory, processing, and sales capabilities.
Chris has spent 25 years in the metals industry in the positions of Regional Product Manager, Western Region Distribution Manager, and Inside Sales Manager. As Western Regional Branch Manager, his responsibilities will include managing the sales and warehouse staff of UPM's La Mirada, California branch office, managing inventory and equipment within the plant, and developing new customers while maintaining and growing current customers in the California region.
Chris looks forward to the opportunity before him. "I'm very excited to be part of the UPM management team and look forward to guiding our continued growth on the West Coast. I appreciate the tremendous support involved to make this growth possible."
Located in La Mirada, California, UPM's west coast service center has a strong inventory of specialty stainless and high temperature alloy sheet and coil on the floor that can be further processed to a customer's exact specifications.