Global Air Cylinder Wheels Achieves New Milestones with Major Mining Order

In a significant step towards broader commercialization, Global Air Cylinder Wheels® (GACW) has recently secured another substantial purchase order from a global mining company. This order comes as the company accelerates its transition from years of dedicated research and development towards implementing its innovative Air Suspension Wheel® (ASW) technology in real-world applications.

The recent achievement is a clear reflection of the growing demand for GACW's patented technology, which offers a non-pneumatic alternative to traditional off-the-road mining tires. With extensive engineering development and field testing, GACW has garnered substantial interest from major mining operators, as evidenced by this latest order from a company operating in Australia and Indonesia. Specific details on the customer have been kept confidential as the company continues its commercial engagements.

The purchase order is not only a business transaction; it represents the culmination of years of rigorous engineering efforts and a validation of the technology’s potential to address critical safety and operational challenges faced by the mining industry. Harmen van Kamp, CEO and Co-Founder of GACW, highlighted the importance of this milestone, stating, “Our consistent endeavors to bring the Air Suspension Wheel into commercial operation are yielding results. We have dedicated years to proving this technology while collaborating with mining companies, and we are now witnessing increased customer demand.”

The company recently received the 2026 People’s Choice Safety Innovation Award during the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference, showcasing its ongoing recognition within the industry. This award, alongside the opening of GACW's first operational Center of Excellence in Australia, serves as further testament to the significant strides the company is making in fostering industry relationships.

GACW has recorded approximately $3.2 million in revenue from previous purchase orders, with proceeds being reinvested into ongoing research and development aimed at enhancing its wheel technology. Even as new products are being developed, the company has significantly shifted its focus toward enhancing commercial operations. Currently, about 80% of GACW’s efforts are dedicated to commercial activities, which include customer interactions, discussions regarding procurement, manufacturing preparations, and operational readiness for deployment.

The company is also in discussions with other leading mining firms evaluating the prospect of adopting the Air Suspension Wheel. Recently, GACW has conducted mine site visits and engaged in detailed discussions on the technical and procurement processes involved in the adoption of new equipment within live mining operations.

Plans indicate that the installation of the Air Suspension Wheels tied to the most recent purchase order will take place in the first quarter of 2027, pending the customer's specific scheduling and operational considerations. Van Kamp emphasized the company’s commitment to providing the mining industry with safer, more durable, and sustainable alternatives to conventional tires.

He further stated, “Our goals remain centered on ensuring that the mining sector truly recognizes the value that new technologies can provide. The progress we are making shows the industry's increasing acknowledgment of our solutions. We still have a considerable amount of work ahead, but we are consistently achieving our milestones which lay the groundwork for future growth of Global Air Cylinder Wheels.”

Additionally, GACW has recently launched a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) equity offering through StartEngine, which signals their ambition to enhance the company’s growth trajectory.

About Global Air Cylinder Wheels

Global Air Cylinder Wheels® is an innovative engineering company based in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to redefining the standards of performance and safety in off-road mining applications through its pioneering Air Suspension Wheel technology.