FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

San Antonio, TX and Vancouver, BC August 4, 2009 – Alpha Technologies Ltd. is pleased to announce the introduction of five new products to expand and update their line of ruggedized, outdoor uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and backup power solutions. Included in this market introduction are three new battery backup system enclosures and two new transfer switches for use in Traffic and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications.

“This is a major milestone for Alpha as it reinforces our position as the leading manufacturer of battery backup systems in the Traffic and ITS market. We continue to focus on developing the right product for the right applications through constant customer feedback,” said Kevin Binnie, Senior Product Portfolio Manager at Alpha. “Cities, counties and DoTs choose Alpha backup power solutions to help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently by ensuring Traffic and ITS systems operate during power outages and power disturbances.”

The Alpha Outdoor Enclosure Side Mount 6 and Side Mount 10 are battery backup system enclosures that can be installed on the side of traffic control system cabinets. They can also be used for stand-alone, ground mounted installations and share many of the same standard features including: stainless steel handle, three-point latching mechanism, Corbin Type 2 lock, 180° stainless steel piano hinge door, removable bottom shelf and a 10-year warranty. The Side Mount 6 provides six cubic feet of space while the Side Mount 10 provides ten cubic feet of space (meeting and exceeding the Caltrans specifications).

The Alpha Multi Mount Outdoor Enclosure – Traffic (MMOE) has similar features to the Side Mount units, but is a smaller, compact enclosure for battery backup systems where real estate around the traffic intersection is at a premium. The MMOE can be installed in a variety of ways including ground, host (side), wall and pole mounting configurations.

Alpha is also introducing updated versions of its transfer switches. The Alpha Universal Automatic Transfer Switch operates as a fail-safe bypass switch allowing utility power to be filtered and regulated by the UPS. Loss of output from the UPS will cause the transfer switch to default to the utility line power. The transfer switch is also equipped with a Manual Bypass Switch to allow the user to isolate the UPS for servicing. An optional dry contact terminal block is available for monitoring the status of the switch.

The Alpha Universal Generator Transfer Switch automatically switches the input of the UPS to a connected generator and will default to utility line if there’s a loss of output from the generator. This transfer switch allows the user to manually switch between Generator and utility line. An optional dry contact terminal block is available for monitoring the status of the switch.

To see Alpha’s newest products first hand, visit Alpha at the ITE 2009 Annual Meeting and Exhibit August 9-12, San Antonio, TX (booth #116), or at the IMSA Annual Conference and Trade Show August 18-26 in Orlando, FL (booth # 604).

For information about the newest Traffic and ITS products from Alpha, visit www.alpha.com/traffic or contact:
Dennis Bennett, “Mr. Traffic” National Sales Manager (Traffic & ITS Solutions)
Alpha Technologies Ltd.
(972) 237-0371

About Alpha

Alpha Technologies is a world leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing reliable, effective and seamless, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and backup power solutions specifically designed for traffic applications. Our products are approved and used throughout North America and around the world. Alpha power solutions improve traffic signal controller reliability, reduce intersection call outs, and ensure continued traffic flow during power outages and power fluctuations.

Alpha Technologies Ltd. is part of the Alpha Group of companies, a global alliance of companies that share a common philosophy – to create world-class powering solutions. The Alpha Group has over thirty years of outdoor power expertise with over two million systems in operation around the world.

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