FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bellingham, Wash., June 13, 2005 - Power system provider , Alpha Technologies Inc. 1600EP Series AC UPS has been selected as a Product of the Year Finalist from Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine. The winner will be announced in August 2005.

“This is a great honor and we are excited that the 1600EP Series AC UPSis being recognized for its durability and reliability,” commented Greg Zediker, Alpha Technologies Director Headend Sales. Also stating, “The need for compact AC power in headend facilities makes this an ideal choice for operators.”

The 1600EP Series AC UPSprotects sensitive loads from 3.6kVA to 18kVA and is available in tower configurations. This UPS is designed for headends, hub sites and OTN applications where a compact footprint and high power density is required.

Features include hot swappable batteries, slide-out battery trays, external battery connector for extended runtimes and optional modular receptacle panel and Internal SNMP/web browser interface. Additional highlights consist of; true online, double conversion UPS, wide input voltage and input frequency windows, electronic power factor correction, digital LCD display, internal isolation transformer and programmable front keypad.

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.

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