In the United States, November is host to a celebration of all that we are grateful for—Thanksgiving. What better time to reflect on our amazing staff, clients, friends, and families? At UMP, we are so grateful to everyone who makes our dream possible.
To Our Team and Customers
Universal Metal Products would be nowhere without our amazing team and our outstanding customer partners. To both our team members and our clients, we would like to offer our ongoing gratitude both this Thanksgiving season and beyond. You are the beating heart of our business, and we appreciate each and every one of you.
A Special Thanks to Our Troops
Along with our amazing team and partners, we would like to express our gratitude for the brave men and women who have previously served and are currently serving in the military. Happy Veterans Day!
Stamping Innovations: Automation
As 2025 draws to a close, automation continues to gain momentum across the manufacturing sector, especially within metal stamping. For purchasing and engineering teams, smarter factories mean improved repeatability, shorter lead times, and greater transparency throughout the supply chain. With demand fluctuations, tighter tolerances, and the pressure to bring products to market faster, automation is becoming less of a competitive advantage and more of an operational necessity.
In Appliance, Vehicle, and Industrial applications, automated stamping systems are delivering a higher degree of process control and consistency. Vision systems, real-time monitoring, and automated material handling reduce variation and eliminate unnecessary downtime. By integrating smart measurement tools directly into the stamping line, our customers benefit from improved part quality and fewer downstream surprises. This approach aligns well with the precision requirements these sectors rely on, particularly as product designs become more complex.
The modern “smart” factory leverages data and machine connectivity to increase efficiency while minimizing risk. When equipment can self-diagnose wear, flag anomalies, and track performance trends, potential failures are identified before they interrupt production. For many OEM engineering teams, this level of traceability and documentation is becoming a key factor in vendor selection. These data-driven insights support continuous improvement and enable better forecasting for purchasing departments planning long-term programs.
Looking ahead to 2026, investments in automation and smarter processes will continue to expand capacity and enhance flexibility for our customers. As Appliance, Vehicle, and Industrial manufacturers face rising quality expectations and shifting supply chain pressures, partners with highly automated facilities will be better positioned to support growth. By embracing these technologies today, we are strengthening our ability to deliver reliable, cost-effective stamped components while helping customers stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. “All aboard” Automation Station! Let’s ride this train together into 2026 and beyond!
About UMP
Universal Metal Products is a female-owned company that helps with the creation of metal components for the automotive, appliance, and industrial industries. We are able to design a variety of custom and standard components for vehicles, HVAC units, refrigerators, electronics, sub pumps, and much more.
Along with volunteering, championing noble causes, and charity, we value equality. This is why we focus on creating a culture of inclusivity. We do this by offering equal pay for equal work and a dedication to providing a positive and harassment-free workplace environment.
UMP believes in a healthy work-life balance, and we understand it’s important for people to spend time with their loved ones. Because of this, we offer family-friendly policies and work shift hours. We always strive to create a healthy work environment for all of our employees.
UMP also believes in sustainability, and we have implemented eco-friendly policies to reduce our environmental impact.
If you are looking for metal stamping services or you are curious about open positions, contact us! We’d be happy to speak with you. We proudly work with female-led and operated companies and people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.
To learn more about our employment opportunities, visit our Careers page today.
