July 4, 2007
For Immediate Release

3M Canada Company Forms Alliance With Alberta-Based Cantega Technologies Inc.

London, ON – 3M Canada today announced a strategic alliance to market a power system solution manufactured by Edmonton-based Cantega Technologies Inc. The agreement provides 3M Canada exclusive rights within Canada to sell and market Greenjacket™ Wildlife Outage Mitigation Systems (Greenjacket™).

“We are always looking for ways to expand our portfolio and working with small businesses is a great opportunity for that,” said Bill Boyce, Alberta regional director, 3M Canada. “With almost 20 percent of power outages resulting from animal interference, Greenjacket™ ensures 3M is better equipped to meet our customers’ energy needs.”

Greenjacket™ is a long-term system solution to prevent power outages from bird and animal contact in substations. This tight-fitting durable polymer insulation covering is tailored to specific energized equipment. Not only does Greenjacket™ improve system reliability, but also reduces maintenance costs by preventing power outages. Greenjacket™ is used in retrofits and new construction.

“We are thrilled to work with an industry leader like 3M,” said Al Gourley, Cantega Chairman and CEO. “With its strong reputation for high-quality products and large customer base, this alliance will help position our company to expand both nationally and internationally.”

Greenjacket™ is quick and easy to install, and comes in any shape or size ensuring the right fit every time. Greenjacket™ poses no threat to the environment and is highly UV resistant. Cantega specialists develop a custom solution for each substation using a thorough three-step process. A representative assesses substation wildlife risks then designs and manufactures solutions and installs the Greenjacket™.

3M has been involved in the electrical market since the 1950s and through innovation and alliances continually improves its product line to meet customer needs. 3M’s electrical markets division supplies the utility industry with a wide variety of products from splicing and termination to safety and protection.

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