1. AutoSock Reports Growth in Sales
Demand for Alternative Traction Device expands for commercial vehicles
DENVER, CO – February 5, 2014 — AutoSock AS, the provider of an
Alternative Traction Device (ATD) for commercial vehicles, today announced that
orders for the ATD from a range of commercial vehicle operations have been
growing steadily. The temporary winter aid that maximizes friction on snow and
ice-covered roads is offered through McGee Company, the U.S. representative
and distributor for AutoSock, online at www.autosock.us.
“Direct sales of AutoSock to fleets and owner-operators, and orders from other
distributors across the country have been expanding,” said Chuck McGee,
president of McGee Company. “Independent drivers are quickly realizing the
benefits of the ATD, along with different types of fleets. Included are distributors
of refrigerated foods, news agencies, bus fleets and the Denver Post Office,
which recently purchased 500 pairs. All of these operations have realized that
compared to traditional chains, AutoSock is much safer and easier to put on a
vehicle, weighs less and provides comparable performance.”
"Gaining state approval is not an easy task since each state has a different
process. Some states, like California, have few standards for approvals
and allow state authorities wide discretion to allow or disallow certain
products, whereas other states, like Colorado, are very clear about what is
required and what is not."
AutoSock is designed for vehicles or combinations over 10,000 lbs GVWR with
five or fewer axles, including Class 3-8 medium- and heavy-duty trucks with tire
sizes from 17 inches to wide base singles. AutoSock is now approved for use in
45 U.S. states.
AutoSock features and benefits include:
• Quick and easy installation in less than five minutes per wheel minimizes
a driver’s exposure to weather and traffic and increases available Hours of
Service under new regulations
• At less than 6 lbs per pair compared to 48 lbs for a pair of traditional
chains, AutoSock provides a weight savings of more than 40 lbs
• Easy to store inside a cab or tool compartment, minimizing damage risk
• Almost no noise emissions or vibration while driving, enhancing driver
comfort
“AutoSock is a patented textile cover that uses high-performance fibers to
maximize friction on snow and ice covered roads,” explained Bernt J. Rosli, CEO
of AutoSock Operations AS. “The ATD features a specially designed surface

2. pattern that makes the total contact area exposed to dry friction as large as
possible. In testing on trucks, AutoSock has exhibited better traction than tire
chains. Over two million pairs of AutoSock are now in use worldwide.”
About McGee Company
Founded in 1951, Denver-based McGee Company is a family-owned and
operated distributor of tire service shop equipment and supplies as well as
lubrication and automotive service equipment. The company operates
warehouses in Denver, Dallas, Salt Lake City and Albuquerque. McGee offers
training seminars on tire pressure monitoring sensors, proper tire repair,
alignment and equipment maintenance, as well as equipment leasing programs.
The company is a member of the Ascot Supply Corporation network of
distributors serving the automotive, commercial fleet and tire retread industries
with tools, supplies and equipment. For more information, visit
www.mcgeecompany.com.
About AutoSock AS
AutoSock AS is a Norwegian research-based company founded in 1998. In 2001
AutoSock was approved by TÜV, which is regarded as a world-leading test and
certification association, and is now approved globally in various jurisdictions and
by several truck and car manufacturers. Through 2012, over two million pairs of
AutoSock were in use worldwide. For more information, visit www.autosock.com
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