Revolutionary Wheel Gains Traction

Evolution of its innovative and disruptive Air Suspension Wheel technology drives Phoenix-based company's recent growth and long-term vision as it builds on $6 million in anticipated industry purchase orders, $4 million in revenue, 75 issued patents, and a strategic 18-month investment plan

, -- Gaining traction for its real-world solution to a costly tire problem that has long plagued the mining industry, Global Air Cylinder Wheels® (GACW), (https://globalaircylinderwheels.com/), the Phoenix-based engineering innovator behind the patented Air Suspension Wheel (ASW) technology, has launched of its third equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, (https://www.startengine.com/offering/gacw), aiming to raise $3.2 million under Regulation CF.

This move, also the company's fifth Regulation CF campaign, is part of a broader, board-approved capital strategy to secure up to $15 million over the next 18 months to accelerate commercialization, fulfill purchase orders, and expand operations globally.

The campaign follows a strong funding track record, including a successful May 2025 raise of approximately $1.47 million through Dealmaker, which funded the fabrication and delivery of ASWs for an ongoing trial with a major U.S.-based iron ore mining company. The trial is expected to conclude before the end of 2025 and represents a critical milestone as the company transitions from R&D to revenue generation.

GACW's growth trajectory reflects rising demand for its disruptive technology. The company has already over $6 million in anticipated purchase orders from six mining companies in the U.S., Canada, and Australia during the next 18 months, in addition to generating approximately $4 million in revenue tied to industry contracts and trials.

"Investor confidence in GACW is based not just on our vision, but on tangible progress," said Harmen van Kamp, CEO of Global Air Cylinder Wheels. "Our StartEngine campaign provides both new and returning investors an opportunity to join us as we execute our plan to scale production, fulfill significant purchase orders, and disrupt a $30 billion OTR tire market in a way that benefits both the industry and the environment."

The new capital raise is designed to work in tandem with a planned Regulation A+ campaign.

GACW's impressive patent portfolio continues to grow, with 75 issued patents and more than 120 pending applications internationally.

At the core of GACW's offering is the ASW, a non-pneumatic, mechanical wheel constructed primarily of steel, integrating in-wheel suspension and damping through nitrogen-filled air cylinders and integrated dampers.

The mining sector, with its urgent need for durable, sustainable tire solutions, remains GACW's primary commercialization target. GACW estimates that initial fleet orders for a single large mine could reach in excess of $70 million, based on typical mine vehicle counts and ASW pricing.

GACW completed its 2024 financial audit in July 2025 with a clean opinion, a key requirement for compliant public fundraising.

The company also secured $275,000 in short-term stakeholder loans during Q2 2025 to sustain operations at critical points, underscoring investor support and operational resilience.

Additionally, the company is in advanced discussions with an Australian-based engineering firm regarding a potential strategic investment and is in dialogue with multiple investment groups.

"With our funding strategy, production plan, and growing pipeline of orders, we're well-positioned to make the Air Suspension Wheel the standard in mining and beyond," said Van Kamp.

On Monday, August 25, Van Kamp will be interviewed by Kevin O'Leary (Mr. Wonderful) for a feature on GACW streamed on YouTube. Signup link: https://lu.ma/7ru95fsv.

ABOUT GLOBAL AIR CYLINDER WHEELS

Global Air Cylinder Wheels® is an engineering company based in Phoenix, Arizona.