Made in the USA
At Universal Metal Products we specialize in metal forming or “conversion”. Simply put, we stamp or bend steel into intricate components for your application. Our expertise includes slide forming such as fourslide and multislide. Our equipment line-up also includes progressive die punch presses. Whatever your stamping need is, Universal has you covered.
Our job does not end with the stamping operation however, we also have extensive value added capabilities which includes but is not limited to:
- Assembly
- Riveting
- Tapping
- Welding (Robotic, Mig, Spot)
- Wash Lines
- Phosphate
- Paint Finish
- Heat Treat
For a complete list of our equipment and capabilities, please contact us at: [email protected]

Our History
Welcome to the on-line home of Universal Metal Products. Here you will find everything you need regarding custom metal stampings. Universal’s extensive metal forming experience ranges from complex Fourslide and Multislide to light, medium and heavy duty Punch Press operations.
Specializing since 1946 in high volume appliance, automotive and industrial metal stampings, Universal can fill your almost any metal stamping need.
Mission Statement
Universal Metal Products, Inc.
The UMP way, to be the best, preferred and most valuable supplier of the
products we sell to our customers, by providing:
- Superior products
- On time delivery
- Competitive prices
Universal Metal Products, Inc. is committed to the continual improvement of our environment – dedicated to minimizing the potential environmental impact of our products and processes through the prevention of pollution, compliance with environmental legislation/regulation and setting of meaningful objectives and targets.
History Timeline
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 owner.
1997 → Hercules Stamping is acquired by Universal Metal Products to expand progressive die punch press capabilities. aka UMP, Pemberville.
2000 → Wickliffe facility expansion and relocation of heat treat operations to optimize material flow.
2001 → Wickliffe 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.
2006 → Class 8 trucking record year for NAFTA production.
2007 → UMP Pemberville adds (2) 600 ton presses to increase tonnage capability.
2010 → UMP Pemberville adds (2) additional 600 ton presses to current footprint.
2017 → Wickliffe facility acquires new CNC milling equipment to help facilitate existing internal die building capabilities.
2017 → Wickliffe facility upgrades TS16949 to new IATF16949:2016
2018 → Pemberville and Pharr facilities upgrade TS16949 to new IATF16949:2016
2018 → CNC milling operations start at UMP Wickliffe
2019 → CNC lathe capability added to UMP Wickliffe
2020 → UMP certified by WBENC as Women Owned
2020 → UMP’s apprenticeship program garduates our first women journeyperson
2021 → UMP celebrates 75 years of metal forming solutions
Manufacturing Facilities
Universal Metal Products has three strategically located manufacturing facilities to insure that our production is close to your point of consumption helping to offset ever rising daily logistics costs.

Corporate Headquarters
Universal Metal Products
29980 Lakeland Boulevard
Wickliffe, OH 44092
440.943.3040

Toledo Division
Universal Metal Products
850 West Front Street
Pemberville, OH 43450
419.287.3223

McAllen Division
Universal Metal Products
101 W. Eldora
Pharr, TX 78577
956.283.7200