FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bellingham, Wash., July 29, 2005 - Power system provider Alpha Technologies received approval from California’s Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Novus 1000TP UPS.

This power supply is designed to provide AC backup power for traffic applications during utility outages.

“We have been working closely with Caltrans over the last two years to provide them with a power supply that is compliant with their regulations for the traffic industry,” commented Frank Albano, Alpha Technologies Vice President, adding “this achievement is evidence of the successes we are having with State DOT’s all across the United States.”

The Novus 1000TP power module provides reliable uninterrupted power for traffic control applications. The UPS will keep your intersection running and the traffic flowing during all modes of operation. It has 100% front-access connections and test points for easy monitoring and maintenance. Temperature-compensated charging maximizes battery life in the harsh, outside plant environment. Additional features include intelligent boost operation for stable output during unstable voltage conditions and a wide temperature range from –40°C to 74°C. Alpha has nearly 30 years of experience in the power industry and has over 1 million power installations around the world.

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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