UNICO INCORPORATED (AZ) (fka UNCO)

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Unico, Inc. Chairman Files Form 4 on 2.5 Million Share Common Stock Purchase
Friday February 23, 9:03 am ET


SAN DIEGO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 23, 2007 -- Unico, Incorporated (OTC BB:UCOI.OB - News), a natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector, today announced that on February 22, 2007, chairman Ray C. Brown purchased an additional 2,500,000 shares of Unico common stock, bringing the total number of common shares that Mr. Brown owns to 7,600,000. The purchase was made at a price of $0.00456 per share.



Mr. Brown's purchase is reflected in a Form 4 Statement of Change in Beneficial Ownership of Securities filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

"On my recent visit to the site, I was able to review firsthand the significant progress being made toward the completion of the mill and processing facility at the Deer Trail Mine," stated Mr. Brown. "The facility is impressive, and with reconstruction in its final stages, I am pleased to increase my common stock position in Unico."

Unico is currently engaged in reconstruction of the mill and processing facility at the Deer Trail Mine. The reconstruction includes a variety of improvements that are expected to increase both the efficiency and capacity of processing operations at the Deer Trail Mine.

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About Unico, Inc.

Unico, Inc. (OTC BB:UCOI.OB - News) is a publicly traded natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector that is focused on the exploration, development and production of gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper concentrates at its three mine properties: the Deer Trail Mine, the Bromide Basin Mine and the Silver Bell Mine. The company has recently announced agreements to acquire over 70 additional mining claims. For more information, please visit www.unicomining.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and such Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The company may experience significant fluctuations in operating results due to a number of economic, competitive and other factors. These factors could cause operation results to vary significantly from those in prior periods, and those projected in forward-looking statements. Information with respect to these factors, which could materially affect the company and its operations, are included on certain forms the company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



Contact:
Contacts:
Gemini Financial Communications, Inc.
A. Beyer
951-587-8072
Email Contact
http://www.unicomining.com

OTC Financial Network
Rick McCaffrey
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http://www.otcfn.com/ucoi



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Source: Unico, Inc.