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ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Bellingham, Wash., November 29, 2000 - Leading power system manufacturer Alpha Technologies kicks off its 25th year in business at this year’s Western Cable Show. Founded in 1976, Alpha is a leading supplier of critical power equipment to the cable TV and broadband industries.

“This marks a significant milestone for our Company,” commented Eric Wentz, Vice President of Marketing at Alpha.

“Alpha’s focus on power technology over the years has been a significant factor in its success, and we look forward to continuing to serve the powering needs of our growing and changing industry,” added Wentz.

Alpha was founded 25 years ago in direct response to the industry’s need for a source of clean, reliable backup power. An aggressive research and development program has driven Alpha to its position as the clear and definitive leader in broadband power technology.

Alpha continues to provide innovative solutions to the newest and most advanced powering applications. The company holds more than a dozen power technology patents, employs more than 1,000 people worldwide and operates from more than 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Alpha’s expertise, proven track record and experience in the communications industry have contributed to its continued growth and success in the cable TV market.

System reliability is the most important technological challenge facing today’s cable television operator. In today’s competitive environment, service interruption is no longer an option. Power disturbances, originating from either the utility provider or a secondary source, have been identified as one of the leading causes of outages. Clean, quality power is needed with more reliability than ever before.

Rapid growth in global communications, and the critical connection between system power and overall network reliability, created a strong demand for Alpha’s products across a wide array of communication applications throughout the years. Today, Alpha is a leading supplier of power systems to not only the cable television industry, but to the entire broadband communications industry.

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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