Ultrasonic Power Corporation (UPC), located in Freeport, Illinois, is on the cutting edge of the Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner industry. Founded in 1972, UPC is a leading global ultrasonic cleaning company. They operate in an historic former railroad depot on eight acres and all products are “Made in the USA”, durable, industrial-grade precision cleaning equipment. UPC designs, develops, manufactures, distributes and supports our products from this single, technologically robust location.
UPC is committed to exceptional precision industrial ultrasonic cleaning and liquid processing solutions, which extends not only to their customers, but to their commitment to workforce development and talent pipeline solutions. Over the past few years, UPC has worked with The Workforce Connection in various ways to not only connect with new candidates, but to provide training and upskilling for their current workforce.
Over the past 3 years, UPC has partnered with The Workforce Connection’s Business Services division in numerous ways. They have hired individuals from the WIOA Training and Employment Program, taking steps to ensure a robust training plan to ensure new staff have the skills they need to succeed on the job and advance in their careers. They have also utilized Incumbent Worker Training funds to provide continual training to current staff, ensuring that staff members and the organization can keep up with industry trends and continue to grow.
LWIA 3 is so proud to work with UPC and recognize them for their continued efforts as a Business Leader in the region and the state.