FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bellingham, BC, June 1st, 2006 - Canadian UPS power system provider Alpha Technologies Ltd, based in Burnaby B.C. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark W. Schnarr as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Schnarr brings 30 years of business management, marketing, and entrepreneurial experience to the company. Previously Executive Vice President TELUS and President, TELUS Ventures, he has held a variety of executive positions related to the creation and growth of new business ventures, marketing of products and services, management of international operations, and introduction of emerging technologies.

Mr. Schnarr received his Bachelor of Arts (Marketing) degree from the School of Business Administration and Economics, Simon Fraser University, and has his Canadian Securities Course Certificate. He has been a board member with a number of organizations including TELUS International, Vision Critical, IP Unity, Apparent Networks and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

"We are very pleased to welcome Mark to the Alpha team," commented ATL Director Bob Windsor. "With his extensive business management experience, he is well-positioned to leverage the company's reputation for excellence and address new market opportunities."

"In the current global environment, the power industry is more exciting than ever before," said Schnarr. "I am delighted to join the Alpha team and play a role in delivering innovative products and services to customers in Canada and around the world."

Alpha Technologies Inc. provides power conversion, protection and standby products for a multitude of 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.

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