Company Profile | August 10, 2000

ASTEC Advanced Power Systems

Source: Emerson Energy Systems (EES)
Power is Our Business
Emerson Energy Systems is a global leader in the design, manufacture and delivery of end-to-end
power solutions for the business of communicating. With a complete suite of AC/DC power solutions,
ranging from low-power, embedded custom solutions to high-power 10,000+ amp standalone systems,
Emerson Energy Systems meets the power needs of every network application.

End-to-end Power solutions
Emerson Energy Systems is part of the Emerson Network Power group, a division of Emerson
(www.gotoemerson.com). Emerson Network Power is comprised of 24 companies together supplying
a full spectrum of network power products and services, from components to climate systems, offering
complete power and connectivity solutions. These companies also include Astec Power, Liebert and
Asco. Emerson Energy Systems works together with the Emerson Network Power companies to provide
complete end-to-end solutions. With the benefit of the complimentary strengths and resources of the
Emerson Network Power group, Emerson Energy Systems delivers power solutions that provide unparalleled
reliability to every tier of the networked economy.

Power legacy
Emerson Energy Systems is comprised of the former Ericsson Energy Systems and Astec Advanced Power Systems
(Astec APS), formerly a division of Nortel Networks. With over 200 years of combined power expertise, and
the largest installed base of power systems, Emerson Energy Systems has emerged as an industry leader in
design, innovation, quality and service. By taking advantage of Emerson Network Power's synergies and
considerable resources, Emerson Energy Systems today is leveraging its formidable power legacy to develop
the next generation of power solutions. Emerson Energy Systems has continued its mission of delivering
unparalleled power solutions and services to the data networking and telephony industry.

EES North America
Emerson Energy Systems is a global company with offices on every continent and is a powerful presence
in more than 100 countries. To focus on our customers' specific needs, Emerson Energy Systems has
aligned itself around two geographical spheres – Emerson Energy Systems North America, which
includes Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico & the US; and the other markets throughout the
world. Emerson Energy Systems North America markets its products and services through its direct sales
force, value-added resellers and system integrators. Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Emerson
Energy Systems North America has offices and facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico, where
it employs a highly knowledgeable and dedicated team of over 500 professionals. With a global service
network and personalized local support, Emerson Energy Systems delivers a complete, competitive offering.