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United Plastics Group, Inc. Announces Resignation of Chief Executive Officer

United Plastics Group, Inc. announced today the resignation of Chief Executive Officer, Shannon M. White. Since his appointment in July 2001, Mr. White has led the company's transformation from a supplier of injection-molded electronic components to a diversified manufacturer of high-quality injection-molded parts and contract assemblies, serving the medical, consumer, automotive and electronics markets. During the same period, the company successfully expanded its global presence in China and Mexico. Mr. White will remain a member of the Board of Directors at United Plastics Group, Inc.

To lead UPG in its continued growth path and further expansion plans, Richard R. Harris, Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Harris will be acting C.E.O. until Mr. White's successor is named.

United Plastics Group, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, low-cost injection-molded products and services worldwide. United Plastics Group, Inc. is a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based private investment firm.

Corporate Address:
United Plastics Group, Inc.
900 Oakmont Lane, Suite 100
Westmont, Illinois 60559

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