GACW Gains New Mining Wheel Purchase Order

Global Air Cylinder Wheels has received another significant purchase order from a global mining company for its patented Air Suspension Wheel. The order comes as the Phoenix, Arizona engineering company shifts more of its work toward commercial operations after years of research, development and field testing. The customer operates in GACW’s focus region of Australia and Indonesia, though the company is keeping the customer and transaction details confidential. GACW expects installation of the wheels covered by the order during the first quarter of 2027, subject to customer scheduling and operational requirements.

Commercial Activity Expands

The purchase order follows GACW’s 2026 People’s Choice Safety Innovation Award at the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference in Australia and the opening of its first operational Center of Excellence in Australia. The company has also visited multiple mine sites and continued discussions with major mining operators evaluating its non-pneumatic alternative to conventional off-the-road mining tires.

Harmen van Kamp, CEO and Co-Founder at Global Air Cylinder Wheels, said:

“This is an important milestone for Global Air Cylinder Wheels because it demonstrates that our continued efforts to bring the Air Suspension Wheel into commercial operation are producing results. We have spent years developing and validating this technology, working with mining companies and demonstrating its potential to address some of the industry's most serious safety and operational challenges. Now we are seeing that work translate into growing customer demand and purchase orders.”

Revenue Supports Development

GACW has generated $3.2 million in revenue from previous purchase orders and reinvested the proceeds in research and development. While product development continues, the company is directing about 80% of its current efforts toward commercial activities, including customer engagement, procurement discussions, manufacturing readiness and preparation for operational deployment.

The company continues discussions with additional major mining companies interested in evaluating and potentially purchasing the Air Suspension Wheel. It recently launched a Regulation Crowdfunding equity offering through StartEngine.

Preparing For Deployment

GACW continues work through the technical, operational and procurement requirements involved in introducing new equipment into active mining operations.

Harmen van Kamp, CEO and Co-Founder at Global Air Cylinder Wheels, said:

“Our objective has always been to provide the mining industry with a safer, longer-lasting and more sustainable alternative to conventional tires. We believe the progress we are making demonstrates that the industry increasingly recognizes the potential of this technology. We still have important work ahead, but we are achieving our milestones and building the commercial foundation for the next stage of Global Air Cylinder Wheels' growth.”