United Engine & Machine Company (UEM)
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1040 CORBETT STREET
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About
United Engine and Machine Company was started in 1922 in Fresno, California by Deuta Sulprizio, Sr. For eight years, the company continued to grow and build a reputation for the manufacturing of pistons. Then in 1930 the company was moved to San Leandro, California in order to supply OEM manufacturers located on the West Coast. The company continued to grow until the start of the World War II. During the war, the company's emphasis changed. No longer were they solely a piston manufacturer. The company started supplying special marine applications for PT boats and some small munitions, such as incendiary bombs. Following the war and the death of the founder in 1946, the company once again directed its efforts back to pistons. Management was now handled by the sons, Ray, Deuta and Chal Sulprizio. The company continued to grow with its strength built on flexible management and its ability to design and build its own equipment at considerable savings. This philosophy carried the company through the 50's, 60's and 70's. But in the late seventies it became apparent that the cost of doing business in the Bay Area was becoming far too high. If United Engine and Machine Company was to stay competitive in domestic, as well as world markets, it must make a change. The company relocated to Carson City, Nevada in 1978, where it has continued to grow. Since it's move, United Engine has continued to look at it's role in the domestic and world market. Currently, UEM manufactures the Silv-O-Lite OE aftermarket piston line, KB Performance Pistons (including the motorcycle division), and The Claimer Performance Piston Series. United Engine and Machine Company is now enjoying more than 80 years in business.
Videos
Eutectic Alloys Explained! | Part 2
Join United Engine and Machine's President, Scott Sulprizio as he explains how Eutectic, Hypereutectic and Hypoeutectic alloys work when it comes to casting or forging a piston. ___________________________________________________________ Check out our website at uempistons.com! Learn more about Eutectics! Part 1 is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovm0G64Ylbo&t=10s
Eutectic Alloys Explained! | Part 1
Join United Engine and Machine's President, Scott Sulprizio as he explains how Eutectic, Hypereutectic and Hypoeutectic alloys work when it comes to casting or forging a piston. ___________________________________________________________ Check out our website at uempistons.com! Learn more about Eutectics! Part 2 is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eC5yZDQ2co&t=12s
United Engine and Machine ICON Sport Compact Pistons
Power Automedia discusses with our own Steve Valdez about our NEW line of ICON Sport Compact pistons. ***** Check out our website at uempistons.com
Jeff Lutz Talks United Engine Machine Pistons at PRI 2019
Check out the video to see what Jeff Lutz has to say about his partnership with United Engine Pistons. ***** Don't forget to visit our website uempistons.com
United Engine and Machine DUALOY Diesel Pistons
United Engine and Machine's Dualoy line of diesel pistons can handle your high-performance diesel engine needs! Christopher Sulprizio talks Dualoy Diesel at PRI 2019. ***** Feel free to take a look at our DUALOY diesel selection on our web page at uempistons.com.
