UPG Announces the Grand Opening of Batteries & Beyond & Distribution Center in Las Vegas

CARROLLTON, Texas--Aug. 14, 2006--Universal Power Group, Inc. ("UPG"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zunicom, Inc., (OTCBB:ZNCM), announced that it will have a grand opening on August 18th and 19th to officially launch its Batteries & Beyond retail store, and its third distribution center in the country, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UPG's Batteries & Beyond retail store offers exciting and innovative merchandise that includes portable power essentials, related accessories and other fun and innovative consumer products.

"Batteries & Beyond, leverages our sourcing and distribution capabilities and product knowledge and offers a one-stop source for portable power, related power accessories, and beyond. Consumers will find general use batteries from coin cells, alkalines, rechargeables, to our popular marine, motorcycle, hunting and deer-feeder batteries, chargers, and more," stated Randy Hardin, President and CEO of UPG.

The adjoining distribution center serves as another distribution hub to bring added cost efficiencies, further improve service to the western markets, and boost additional sales in the region.

Randy Hardin continued, "Our adjoining distribution center will begin to handle more western region accounts, as well as allow for more targeted industrial and OEM sales efforts. It is important for us to have regional presence for our customers, and that we are always exploring ways to improve our infrastructure with their interests in mind. We look forward to further expansion and enhancing our services to our customers."

"Our plan is to bring Batteries & Beyond stores and UPG distribution centers to more locations in the near future," added Randy Hardin.

About Universal Power Group ("UPG")

UPG's operations encompass supply chain management services, third-party fulfillment and procurement support services, including distribution, and sale of portable power and related portable-powered products. UPG is one of the leading distributors of sealed lead acid batteries in the nation, and UPG's products are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and distributors for use in the manufacture and sale of high-technology products such as computers, uninterruptible power supply systems and security equipment Markets served include: automotive, consumer, industrial, medical, OEM, security, telecommunications, UPS. Customers served include Brink's Home Security, Home Depot Supply, Radio Shack, The Scooter Store, Cabela's, Academy and Pride Mobility. UPG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zunicom, Inc. (OTCBB:ZNCM)

This release contains a number of forward-looking statements concerning the current expectations as to future results of operations, future growth and future performance of Zunicom, Inc. within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially depending on the various factors set forth under the caption "Forward-Looking Statements" in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the company's SEC filings.