FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bellingham, Wash., May 26, 2005 - Power system provider Alpha Technologies, offers a trailer to house, transport and deploy up to twenty-eight AlphaGen Portable Generators for emergency response situations. These custom designed trailers eliminate generator storage and transportation issues, while increasing emergency preparedness.

“The need for portable generators in emergency situations such as, hurricanes, ice storms and network failures, has escalated the demand to have them easily deployable and in mass quantity,” commented John Hewitt, Alpha Technologies Vice President of North American Cable Sales. John also stated, “when an emergency arises our customers need to respond immediately to situations, and this new trailer enables them to do just that.”

Alpha’s new trailers are sixteen feet long and have a 10,000-pound capacity. Features of these trailers include; six-year warranty program, 6 x 2 inch tubular steel frame protected with a patented corrosion protection system, and a unique cast aluminum anti-rack cam lock that spans the full width of the trailer for a maximum security. Each generator is secured to a steel interior shelf, and shelf space is available for storage of additional supplies.

For easy access and unloading, the rear door folds down to provide a ramp to roll the generators out of the trailer. A garage style door with torsion spring counterbalance, allow the door to be unlocked and opened by one person.

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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