FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Burnaby, B.C. – October 24, 2008 -- Mark Schnarr, President and CEO of Alpha Technologies Ltd. (ATL) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Nolan to the position of National Sales Manager – CATV (Canada). In this role David will be responsible for the sale and servicing of Alpha product into the Canadian CATV sector, including managing Alpha’s relationship with its channel partners and defining and pursuing business development opportunities.

David brings to Alpha over 25 years of industry experience in the Canadian and international broadband and telecommunications market place. He has held key management positions with leading broadband-focused manufacturers and distribution-based organizations and is a welcome addition to the Alpha team.

Alpha Technologies Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets indoor and outdoor UPS and back-up power solutions for the telecom, datacom, broadband, traffic, parking, medical and security markets. Alpha products and solutions, both standard and custom/OEM, are known for their high-quality, feature-rich functionality that is engineered to meet stringent industry requirements and withstand harsh environmental conditions. Sales, service and maintenance is available through a network of dedicated centers worldwide and 24/7.

Alpha Technologies Ltd. is a member of The Alpha Group, collectively representing over 30 years of power industry leadership and expertise, with over two million systems installed globally. Members of The Alpha Group include Alpha Technologies Inc., Alpha Technologies Ltd., Alpha Energy, Alpha Industrial Power, Argus Technologies and GB Enterprises.

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