United Performance Materials acquires Fabrisonic
United Performance Metals (UPM), an O’Neal Industries affiliate company, has acquired Fabrisonic LLC, a small tech startup specializing in Ultrasound Additive Manufacturing (UAM) technology, a consolidation-based metal 3D printing type.
Fabrisonic, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, was a division of EWI, a renowned leader in advanced manufacturing technologies, before becoming an independent company in 2011. Specializing in metal fabrication and innovation, Fabrisonic developed patented processes to create unique metal materials for the aerospace, defense, space, and automotive industries. Their technology allows for joining dissimilar metals without metallurgical mismatch issues, enabling the creation of high-performance components that increase heat transfer rates, reduce weight, and allow for the embedding of various sensors amongst a wide variety of unique applications.
“I am proud of what our team has accomplished and am excited about the future,” said Henry Cialone, Fabrisonic’s Board Chairman and CEO of EWI. “This acquisition opens up new opportunities for Fabrisonic and our customers, and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together moving forward.”
United Performance Metals is a global specialty metals solutions center serving customers in various industries. It offers a full line of high-performance metals and alloys, FIRSTCUT+ Processing Services, quality approvals, and custom supply chain solutions. Fabrisonic will join UPM under the specialty processing facilities that include Precision Thin Strip in Wallingford, CT; UPM Advanced Solutions in Cincinnati, OH; and Precision Cold Saw Cutting and Grinding in Oakland, CA. These locations help provide value-added processing to specialty metals to help UPM’s innovative customers change the world.
“We are thrilled to welcome Fabrisonic to the United Performance Metals family,” said Peter Neuberger, President and CEO of United Performance Metals. “Their cutting-edge technology and expertise will significantly bolster our capabilities to create unique materials to support our innovative manufacturing customers.”
“This is a significant step forward for Fabrisonic,” said Jason Riley, General Manager of Fabrisonic. “Joining the United Performance Metals family of companies will enable Fabrisonic to leverage greater resources and expanded capabilities. This will allow us to increase our market reach and continue to bring novel solutions to our customers. Kudos to our incredible team of past and present engineers for getting us to this point. We have a bright future and are excited about this next step.”
This acquisition marks a significant milestone for United Performance Metals, reinforcing its commitment to technological advancement and industry leadership. The company seeks to leverage Fabrisonic’s innovative technology to deliver superior solutions and drive transformative progress for its clients and partners.
