Universal Power Group, Inc., is a supplier and distributor of batteries, related power accessories and security accessories, and a third-party logistics services provider, specializing in supply chain management and value-added services. The Company is a domestic distributor of sealed, or maintenance-free, lead-acid batteries (SLA batteries). Its principal product lines include batteries and custom battery packs of a variety of chemistries, battery chargers and related accessories, portable battery-powered products, such as jump starters and 12-volt direct current power accessories, renewable power products, such as solar power generators and solar products, and security system components, such as alarm panels, perimeter access controls, horns, sirens, speakers, transformers, cable and wire. On April 20, 2011, the Company acquired Progressive Technologies, Inc. (PTI), and on September 1, 2011, PTI changed its name to ProTechnologies, Inc.