Press Room - Toshiba 2009 Distributor of the Year

Encompass Parts Distribution and Vance Baldwin Recognized by Toshiba as 2009 Distributor of the Year.

Wagner Also Receives Prestigious McCann Award at National Electronics Service Dealers Convention

New York, NY, September 3, 2009- Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ECGA), a leader in the consumer electronics segment of the reverse logistics industry, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Encompass Parts Distribution, Inc., through Vance Baldwin Electronics has been awarded the prestigious distributor of the year award by Toshiba America Consumer Products (Toshiba) at the recent annual industry convention hosted by the National Electronics Service Dealers Association (NESDA). In addition to this award, Tritronics President and Chief Executive Officer, Kimberly Wagner, was awarded the prestigious Gerry McCann CET/CSM, EHF Memorial Award. The Award honors the legendary M. G. "Gerry" McCann who, with his optimistic personality and generous philosophy of sharing knowledge, educated generations of service dealers in the intricacies of providing "world class" service. The award was created by the Past Presidents Committee two years ago, after Mr. McCann passed away.

"Each year we recognize one of our authorized parts distributors for their outstanding performance and dedication to the service industry and I am pleased to present this year's award to Vance Baldwin," said Robert Fisher, Director of Toshiba National Parts Center.

"We are honored to receive this prestigious award from Toshiba. They continue to be one of our premium vendors for both service and support," said Robert Coolidge, President and CEO of Vance Baldwin Electronics. "It is truly an honor to have our hard work, dedication and efforts recognized," he added.

"This was the first time in my 20 years of involvement with NESDA that I have been rendered speechless," said Kim Wagner after receiving the award. "Gerry McCann was my mentor, teacher, friend and hero. Everyone that congratulated me throughout the week shared a special "Gerry story" with me and talked about how Gerry had impacted their lives."

Mr. McCann, a true visionary, started the popular Best Ideas Contest that was often the highlight of NESDA, encouraging every member of the industry to share their knowledge and help each other be successful business owners.

Wagner has served in many capacities within NESDA. She is currently a member of the Marketing and Membership Committee, the NESDA By-Laws Committee, and chairs the Legislation committee. Wagner was reappointed to a second two-year term on the NESDA Advisory Board in 2008.

About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba is a pioneer in DVD and DVD Recorder technology and a leading manufacturer of a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TV, combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit www.tacp.toshiba.com.

About National Electronic Service Dealers Association
NESDA is the premiere association in the consumer electronics service industry, offering the best benefits programs ROI for its members in the product service industry through value-added services that reduce a servicer's cost of doing business and offer the opportunity to network with other similar businesses, product manufacturers, distributors, and warranty companies. Additional benefits available to NESDA members include the NESDAnet e-mail list, a listing in the NESDA Servicer Locator, and the opportunity to be a part of the premiere active community of professional servicers highly recognized throughout the industry.
For more information on NESDA and NESDA membership, visit the NESDA website at www.nesda.com

About Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc.
Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ECGA), a New York-based company is a market leader in the end-of-life cycle management of the consumer electronics segment of the reverse logistics industry. Encompass Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Encompass Parts Distribution, Inc. and Encompass Service Solutions, Inc., provides comprehensive consumer electronics parts distribution, asset recovery, returns management, reverse logistics services, and depot repair and refurbishment services. Encompass Group addresses the full scope of this multi-billion market - including the end-user driven product support and provides single-source lifecycle management services for technology products, currently in the North American market, with accelerating growth towards a global presence. The Company's market position is based on its distinctive ability to provide single-point, comprehensive value-added lifecycle service on a competitive basis. For more information about Encompass Group Affiliates, visit our website at http:// www.encompass.com

Encompass Parts Distribution is comprised of the former number two (Vance Baldwin) and number three (Tritronics) parts distributors in the U.S., to create what is now the country's largest distributor of consumer electronic parts and accessories. Most importantly, Encompass maintains the heritage of focused expertise and personalized service exemplified by both legacy brands. With warehouses in Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Las Vegas, Encompass distributes both new and certified reclaimed parts for more than 150 brands of consumer electronics, computers, printers and office equipment. The company also provides service aids and industrial products such as cable, tools, test equipment, cleaners and other installation equipment. For more information about Encompass Parts Distribution, visit our website at http://www.encompassparts.com

Encompass Service Solutions is comprised of a primary electronic equipment repair center in Orlando Florida, as well as a network of sophisticated repair facilities in Georgia and South Florida. With over 22 years of industry leadership, the company specializes in the repair and advanced exchange of consumer and office electronic equipment, providing parts reclamation services, sophisticated board-level and whole-unit repair to third-party warranty companies, OEMs, national retailers and national office equipment dealers. Encompass Service Solutions offers Level II and Level III call center technical support, service contract administration and support, and asset recovery programs.

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