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ALPHA EXHIBITS AT BCE SHOW IN LONDON

Bellingham, Wash., October 25, 2001 - Power system manufacturer Alpha Technologies recently participated in the second annual BCE 2001 show in London. The BCE show is quickly becoming one of Europe's most popular broadband industry events.

This year's event was held at the Olympia Convention Center from October 16-18, 2001. Alpha displayed a wide variety of products demonstrating their power solution versatility. New products displayed at the stand included the AlphaPoint local powering power supply, AlphaCell GXL85 battery, Pinnacle Series AC UPS, and Alpha's embedded transponder. Additional products shown included the AlphaGen generator, XM Series 2 power supply in a street-side enclosure, a complete Argus DC Power Plant, switchmode power modules, Genesys module and a Novus XT system.

Alpha's participation in the show was very positive and effective. Show attendance was up from the previous year to 5,414 visitors and stand traffic was excellent. Alpha's stand contained a plasma screen to help demonstrate Alpha's new embedded transponder as well as introduce the Company to new customers.

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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