1946  →  Universal Metal Products founded

1950’s  →  The UniClamp, Universal’s industry leading hose clamp is born

1987  →  Universal Metal Products is acquired by current ownership

1997  →  Hercules Stamping is acquired by Universal Metal Products to expand progressive die punch press capabilities. aka UMP Toledo, OH

2000  →  Wickliffe, OH facility expansion and relocation of heat treat operations to optimize material flow

2001  →  Wickliffe, OH facility adds (2) wire EDM machines

2003  →  Appliance OEM’s step up migration from US based operations into Mexico

2004  →  Company expanded operations again through the addition of a purchased building in McAllen, TX.  The 30,000 sq ft facility was intended to support existing and new customer migrations to Mexico. Facility can be expanded up to 240,000 sq ft as required

2004  →  UMP McAllen opens 30,000 sq ft facility with dedicated progressive die punch press operations

2004  →  Wickliffe facility adds (1) wire EDM machine to existing footprint

2005  →  McAllen facility adds (1) 400 ton press to existing footprint

2005  →  Universal focuses attention on balanced diversification with Appliance, Vehicle and Industrial segments targeted

2005  →  Whirlpool acquires Maytag resulting in the closing of nine Maytag/Whirlpool facilities from 2005 to 2012

2006  →  UMP McAllen expands to 60,000 square feet.  Operations expand to include value added processing

2006  →  UMP McAllen adds (1) 600 ton press to increase tonnage capability