Universal Power Group Launches New Website to Provide Streamlined Information for Consumers
On 4:30 pm EST, Tuesday November 24, 2009
CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UPG), a Texas-based distributor and supplier of batteries and related power accessories and provider of third-party logistics, has debuted its new website at www.upgi.com.
The website features significantly improved functionality, including user-friendly navigation, detailed product information and the newly released Battery Finder application, which allows consumers to easily find replacement batteries, in nearly all chemistries and for a wide variety of applications, from mobile phones to motorcycles. The website also features a new investor relations page to provide an expanded array of helpful information for investors, from news releases and SEC filings to investor events and presentations.
“Because our growth strategy is centered on expanding product offerings, diversifying our markets and minimizing exposure to any one segment of the economy, we believe the web is a highly effective and flexible medium for communicating our evolving competitive advantages and other new developments to customers and consumers alike,” said Ian Edmonds, UPG’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “In addition to serving these audiences, we believe our new website will also provide investors with a clear and consistent source of information regarding our corporate developments and financial results.”
UPG’s product marketing and IT specialists developed the new website in-house. The Company plans to further enhance and leverage the website as a sales and marketing tool, based on ongoing customer and visitor feedback.
About Universal Power Group, Inc.
Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UPG), is a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain management services, and a supplier and distributor of batteries and power accessories. UPG's supply chain services include procurement, warehousing, inventory management, distribution, fulfillment and value-added services such as sourcing, battery pack assembly, coordination of battery recycling efforts, and product design and development. UPG's range of product offerings includes proprietary brands of industrial and consumer batteries of all chemistries, chargers, jump-starters, 12-volt accessories, solar and security products. For more information, please visit the UPG website at www.upgi.com.
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Contact:
Universal Power Group, Inc.
Mimi Tan, SVP, 469-892-1122
tanm@upgi.com
or
Investor Relations:
Lambert, Edwards & Associates
Jeff Tryka, 616-233-0500
or
Ryan McGrath, 616-233-0500
rmcgrath@lambert-edwards.com
