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1 2 LETTER FRLETTER FRLETTER FRLETTER FRLETTER FROM OM OM OM OM THE PRESIDENTTHE PRESIDENTTHE PRESIDENTTHE PRESIDENTTHE PRESIDENT4000 Sam Wilson Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 704-393-0048 Letterfrom the Customer,Since we started business in 1978, aatac has beendedicated to providing our customers with the utmost in quality andservice. Our product line has expanded from the original fourmodels of carriers to over 100 different models of towing andrecovery equipment the years, aatac has grown to be one of the topmanufacturers in the towing and recovery industry.

2 Our productsare extremely durable and almost all units manufactured are still inservice advantage of computer aided engineering anddrafting, our engineering department continually brings new andinnovative products to our customers. We have pioneered many ofthe innovations used in towing and recovery s modern manufacturing facility takes advantage ofthe latest in CNC machinery and equipment to allow us to manufac-ture towing equipment in the most efficient growth and success of our company can be largelyattributed to the skill and dedication of our am pleased to present you with this brochure that will giveyou a brief history of aatac and an introduction to our yours,James C.

3 Allison and HISTC HISTC HISTC HISTC HISTORORORORORYYYYY 3A & A Truck and Auto Center,Inc., (trade name aatac ) wasincorporated in 1978 by James Jr. The business waslocated at 3012 Little Rock Roadin Charlotte, North major business at that timewas auto and truck sales. Thebusiness was actually a continu-ation of the A & A Used Car andParts, founded by James , Sr. in 1961. A & A alsobought, installed, and sold dumpbodies, hoists, tow truck and car-rier bodies at that time. The car-rier bodies were designed by and manufactured for A& A Truck and Auto Center by adump body manufacturer andsold under the trade nameAATAC, an acronym for the le-gal s tow truck bodieswere manufactured by a nationalmanufacturer until 1982.

4 In1982, Mr. Allison designed a newwheellift and had these wrecker/ wheellift units manufactured forAATAC by a local aatac s contract withits carrier manufacturer expiredin 1983, a plant was leased at8600 Wilkinson Boulevard inCharlotte to begin manufactureof aatac carriers. The firstcarrier units were produced byAATAC within 60 days. Fourmodels were initially introducedand were extremely wellreceived in the market 1985, Mr. Allison inventedand patented a new stylewheellift and began manufactur-ing the new design, along withtow trucks and carriers, at theWilkinson Boulevard that period in 1985, aatac s units have been manu-factured in its own plant.

5 Landwas purchased by Mr. Allison in1987, specifically for a new plantsite. Construction began in new home of aatac wascompleted and occupied in thefall of 1989. The new facility,which includes administrativeoffices and manufacturing plantis located at 4000 Sam WilsonRoad in Charlotte, North Caro-lina. The new plant was designedto allow production to triplelevels achieved in the previousplant. aatac s product lineshave increased from the originalfour models to now more thanone hundred.

6 This facility site isapproximately acres and theAllison s have approximately acres adjoining theplant site for future s business has grownsteadily and survived the downturn in the economy in the early1990 s while other towing andrecovery manufacturers did also chose not to be apart of the industry consolidationin the 1990 s and is still ownedand operated by the Allison fam-ily. The Allison s continue tofocus their efforts in manufactur-ing on superior quality and dura-bility as well as customer HISTORYAATAC s Sam Wilson Road Manufacturing Facility1-800-228-02954 STSTSTSTSTANDANDANDANDANDARD DUTY RECOARD DUTY RECOARD DUTY RECOARD DUTY RECOARD DUTY RECOVERVERVERVERVERYYYYYSPECISPECISPECIS PECISPECIFFFFFICICICICICAAAAATTTTTIONSIO NSIONSIONSIONSC hassis recommended.

7 14,000 to 20,000 GVW, 84 CARatings are based on structural factors only, not vehicle specifications are subject to change without 's Scorpion Self Loader is all about speed and convenience. Thebest rearward visibility of any self loader on the market combined withits extensive reach makes operation easier than ever. Also, the towingoperator can choose to uti-lize the radio remote controlsfrom inside the cab or use thebackup manual Scorpion is easier tomaintain and requires lessmaintenance with its superiorbushing design preventingwear and tear.

8 The innova-tive hose system allows quickand easy access and is incred-ibly durable. Greater degreeof power tilt range, stylishbody design (available in alu-minum or steel), and atten-tion to detail make aatac 'sScorpion the highest qualityself loader and a great addi-tion to any towing Scorpion Self Loader isa stylish, functional unit thathelps you work easier operation, theScorpion features the bestrearward visibility of anyself loarder on the remote controlledwheel lift, which can beoperated in the cab, shownin three Lift RatingLift ,000 lbsTow ,500 lbsWheel Lift SpecificationsDistance from Tailboard to Center of Tire GridExtended.

9 86 Retracted (at tow height)..58 Winch Rating (first layer)..8,000 x 100 Tilt Tilt SELF LOSCORPION SELF LOSCORPION SELF LOSCORPION SELF LOSCORPION SELF LOADERADERADERADERADER 5 Standard FeaturesA true 90 recovery (left)details of the Reece Receiverand rustproof, waterprooftaillights (above).Options aatac hydraulic Auto- Loading Wheel Lift System Clutch Pump Integrated Boom and Wheel Lift System 4000 lb Lift Capacity Wheel Lift Tie Down Straps and Ratchets 86" or 94" Wide Body 8000 lb Planetary Winch Cable Tensioner 360 Swivel Sheave Self Centering Crossbar Deluxe Aluminum Light Pylon Rear Work Lights Pivotal Rear D-Rings Radio Remote Control Backup Manual Controls Scorpion Aluminum Body 14 Cubic Foot Tool Boxes.

10 Each side Reese Hitch Receiver Flat Tire Attachment Bar Mud Flaps Tail Board Safety Chains with Pockets Rustproof, Waterproof Taillights Sealed Wiring Connectors Tow Light Socket Federal Standard 108 Lighting Complete Installation Hardware Factory Pre-Assemble and Tested Steel Body Switch Panel Convenience Group Assorted Light Bars Front Push Bumper Paint Fold Down Light Bar Tool Box Lights Strobe Kit Deluxe Lighting Packages Quick Jacks Rearview Video Camera LED Lights Polished Decor Group 24 Tunnel Tool Compartment for 84 CA Motorcycle Attachments In Dash Switch Panel1-800-228-0295