FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bellingham, Wash., March 5, 2002 - Power system manufacturer Alpha Technologies is now offering a Ladder Bracket designed to be used in conjunction with Alpha's PWE Series pole mount enclosures.

Alpha's Ladder Bracket option easily attaches to all Alpha PWE Series enclosures and does not require a pole attachment point. The Ladder Bracket provides safe access for technicians servicing power supplies and batteries without the luxury of a bucket truck. Designed to prevent ladders from sliding, the heavy-duty galvanized steel construction includes a safety belt attachment location and accepts strand hook ladders less than 20" in width between end stops. The Ladder Bracket option can be factory configured or ordered as a field retrofit kit.

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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