Cincy Magazine presented a Manny Award to United Performance Metals recognizing the global distributor of specialty metals as a ‘Best Place to Work.” Factors in the award include UPM being active in engaging with employees, offering competitive benefits, flexibility and a positive culture.

The Manny awards also honor Cincinnati manufacturers in five categories: new product development, job creation, biggest breakthrough and growth.

UPM, a division of O’Neal Industries, supplies high strength, high temperature and corrosion resistant materials to fasteners and other industries including aerospace, medical, power generation, oil and gas, semiconductor and many others. UPM is headquartered at 3475 Symmes Rd., Hamilton, OH 45015. Tel: 888 282-3292 Web: upmet.com

Alabama-based O’Neal Industries is a family-owned group of metals service centers. With $2.6 billion in sales for 2018, ONI has more than 80 specialized facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Web: onealind.com