United Performance Metals Acquires Fabrisonic to Enhance Advanced Manufacturing

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Strategic Expansion Strengthens UPM’s Capabilities

United Performance Metals (UPM), an O’Neal Industries affiliate, has acquired Fabrisonic LLC, a pioneering tech startup specializing in patented manufacturing processes. This acquisition expands UPM’s capabilities in advanced metal fabrication and strengthens its portfolio of innovative solutions for aerospace, defense, space, and automotive industries.

Fabrisonic’s Pioneering Metal Fabrication Technology

Fabrisonic, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, was initially a division of EWI, a leader in advanced manufacturing technologies, before becoming an independent entity in 2011. The company is known for its patented ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) process, which enables the joining of dissimilar metals without metallurgical mismatch issues. This technology enhances heat transfer rates, reduces component weight, and allows for sensor embedding in metal parts, offering groundbreaking applications across multiple industries.

“We are proud of what our team has accomplished and excited about the future,” said Henry Cialone, Fabrisonic’s board chairman and CEO of EWI. “This acquisition opens new opportunities for Fabrisonic and our customers.”

UPM’s Commitment to Innovation

As a global specialty metals solutions provider, UPM serves diverse industries with high-performance metals, alloys, and value-added processing services. Fabrisonic will operate under UPM’s specialty processing division, joining Precision Thin Strip in Wallingford, Conn.; UPM Advanced Solutions in Cincinnati; and Precision Cold Saw Cutting and Grinding in Oakland, Calif. These facilities provide precision processing for specialty metals, helping UPM’s customers drive technological advancements.

Peter Neuberger, president and CEO of UPM, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Fabrisonic to the United Performance Metals family. Their cutting-edge technology and expertise will significantly enhance our ability to develop unique materials for our innovative manufacturing customers.”