FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vancouver, Canada, March 7, 2006 - Argus Technologies is pleased to announce the opening of a factory and integration facility in the port town of Santos, Brazil.

The 6000 sq. ft. facility will be focusing on product integration, testing, installation and commissioning of indoor and outdoor DC power systems to meet current business demands and further compliment existing services already provided to Argus customers in the Mercosur region.

"The opening of this integration facility will position Argus Technologies as an aggressive, highly competitive supplier to our growing regional customer base," comments Bryan Locker, Senior VP of International Sales.

Integration activities will center on power systems for wireless and telecom markets, with only minimal import of DC power electronics, ensuring a high level of local component consumption and fabrication.

As a member of The Alpha Group, Argus is part of a global alliance of independent companies that share a common philosophy - to create world class powering solutions for communication, alternative energy, industrial, commercial, and government markets. Other members include Alpha Technologies and G.B. Enterprises.

Argus Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of premium quality DC power solutiopns for the global communications industry. Argus products include custom DC power systems, enclosures, rectifiers, converters, and system controllers. Argus also offers EF&I, training, and 24/7 technical support through its dedicated service network.

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