News | September 26, 2008

Universal Power Group Selected For 2008 Best Of Oklahoma City Award

CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Power Group, Inc., a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain management services, and a global distributor of batteries, security products and related portable power products, announced today that it has been selected for the 2008 Best of Oklahoma City Award in the Batteries category by the U.S. Local Business Association ("USLBA").

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success and that have enhanced the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

Randy Hardin, President & CEO of UPG, stated, "We are very honored to have earned this recognition and continue to strive to provide the best products and services to our customers and the community."

About UPG
UPG is a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain management services and a global distributor of batteries, security products and related portable power products to various industries. UPG's supply chain services include procurement, warehousing, inventory management, distribution, fulfillment, and value-added services such as sourcing, custom battery pack assembly, coordination of battery recycling efforts, kitting and product development. UPG's range of product offerings include proprietary brands of industrial and consumer batteries of all chemistries, chargers, cellular and Bluetooth accessories, related portable power products, 12-volt DC accessories, and security products.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)
U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

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