Certification expands the company’s ability to meet aerospace quality requirements and strengthen supply chain confidence.
UPG, a specialty manufacturing company within The Partner Companies (TPC), has achieved AS9100 certification for its CNC precision machining operations at its Houston facility. This certification confirms that UPG Houston meets the rigorous quality management requirements demanded by aviation and space industries.
AS9100 certification underscores the reliability and consistency of UPG Houston’s increased CNC machining capabilities in support of aerospace programs. The internationally recognized standard, which builds on ISO 9001, emphasizes risk management, process control, supplier oversight and product traceability across the manufacturing lifecycle. This certification was secured following a comprehensive third-party audit evaluating UPG Houston’s quality systems, employee training programs, inspection protocols and supply chain controls.
With this designation, UPG Houston is positioned to support customers across Texas and the Southern U.S., offering a local manufacturing resource while remaining aligned with global supply chain requirements. As aerospace OEMs increasingly prioritize local sourcing, TPC’s certified facilities across key regions enhance supply chain continuity, mitigates risk and ensures consistent quality for high-priority applications.
“With AS9100 certification, we’re strengthening aerospace supply chain resiliency,” said Luis Gomez, TPC Group President. “It allows us to support customers closer to where their programs are located while providing greater flexibility and capacity across our manufacturing footprint. We’re laying the foundation to support more advanced requirements over time.”
This certification lays the groundwork for both local and global growth in aerospace advanced manufacturing capabilities. This comes as the Southern U.S. continues to be a key market for the aerospace and defense industries. In fact, according to the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, Texas alone is home to 16 of the 19 Fortune 1000 aerospace and defense companies, and all eight of the Fortune 500 aerospace and defense companies have operations in the state. UPG Houston is well equipped to service these aerospace operations.
Beyond CNC machining, UPG designs and manufactures high-precision plastic injection molded components and assemblies for the automotive, data center, energy, healthcare and industrial and consumer markets. The company supports customers from concept through production, with expertise in complex tooling, high-performance engineering resins and scalable manufacturing for mission-critical applications.
About UPG
At UPG’s state-of-the-art facilities in Texas, Wales and China, experienced engineers deliver concept to completion services for customers worldwide. UPG is a single-source supplier for high volume, precision injection molding, value-added assemblies and advanced manufacturing, including design, prototyping, tooling design and manufacture. UPG’s Houston, Texas facility also offers AS9100-certified CNC precision machining capabilities, expanding the company’s ability to support aerospace programs alongside its core plastic injection molding expertise. Its expertise in processing high-performance engineering resins and manufacturing high-quality, precision parts has made UPG the plastic injection molding OEM of choice for customers in the data center, automotive, healthcare, energy and industrial sectors around the globe.
About The Partner Companies
The Partner Companies (TPC) is a global diversified manufacturing company that creates mission-critical solutions for innovators in the aerospace, defense, clean energy, medical, and technology industries. Founded in 2010, TPC has grown into an international leader with 11 specialty manufacturers in the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Asia: E-Fab, Elcon, Fotofab, Lattice Materials, LT Precision, Microphoto, Optiforms, PEI, Pinnacle Precision, Precision Eforming and UPG. TPC’s specialty manufacturers specialize in photochemical etching, ceramic metallization, crystal growth and electroforming along with core manufacturing capabilities such as injection molding, machining, metal fabrication and finishing. TPC supports each member entity with expertise in business growth, operations, finance, human resources, supply chain management and more. For more information about TPC and its specialty manufacturers, visit thepartnercos.com.
