UtilX Corporation To Present "Incorporating Injection Technology And Neutral Corrosion Mitigation Into Your Cable Maintenance Strategy"

SEATTLE, Feb 24, 2005 -- William R. Stagi, Vice President of Engineering, will address utility members attending the Technology Showcase featured at the upcoming TechAdvantage ‘05 National Rural Electric meeting located in San Diego on February 26th.

In the late 60's utilities began to bury power distribution cables for aesthetic reasons. The practice of burying polyethylene cable intensified throughout the 70's and 80's. Many of these cables have lived their useful life and are now experiencing failures due to the development of water trees in the cables' insulation. Customer demand for reliable power is higher than ever, and utilities are faced with the challenge of addressing these failing cables.

Mr. Stagi will provide insight on a cable maintenance strategy that incorporates a proven cost-saving process known as CableCURE® Silicone Injection Technology, as well as applying cathodic protection, allowing the unique opportunity for utilities to extend the life of their existing distribution systems.

UtilX® Corporation, a subsidiary of InfrastruX Group Inc. and Puget Energy, is the global leader in life-extension technologies for underground power and telecommunications cables. UtilX offers its proprietary, patented CableCURE® injection service and other reliability and testing services worldwide through its direct service operations and authorized licensees. For more information on UtilX Corporation or CableCURE technology, please visit: www.utilx.com or call 1.800.252.0556 in the United States and (1) 253.395.0200 from outside the U.S.