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ALPHA TO CHAIR INTELEC ALTERNATIVE POWER SESSION

Bellingham, Wash., August 30, 2000 - Representatives from leading communication power system provider Alpha Technologies have been selected to Chair the Alternative Powering Session at this year’s International Telecommunications Energy Conference (INTELEC).

INTELEC has long been recognized as the leading forum for communication powering technologies. This year’s conference takes place in Phoenix, AZ, September 10-14 and promises to deliver on its “Powering Network Convergence in the New Millennium” theme. Alpha’s participation in the Alternative Power Session is representative of the company’s nearly 25-year commitment to developing new and effective communication powering technologies.

Alpha offers a full line of both AC and DC communication power solutions. Alpha representatives will be available at both the Alternative Power Session as well as the INTELEC product display area – booth #413.

Alpha Technologies Inc. develops power conversion, protection and standby products for telecommunications and cable television industries, including custom, application-specific power solutions. In addition to product development, Alpha Technologies provides a comprehensive range of installation and maintenance services to support its global customer base. Alpha Technologies is a member of The Alpha Group of companies.

The Alpha Group represents a global alliance of independent companies that share a common philosophy - create world-class powering solutions for communication, commercial, industrial and renewable energy markets.

For this and/or additional information in electronic form, go to www.alpha.com.