Based in San Luis Obispo on California’s Central Coast, ITW Global Tire Repair makes tire-repair and maintenance solutions sold under the Slime and Fix-a-Flat brands. The company operates around the world as one of the 83 divisions of Illinois Tool Works, with a distinctly local culture shaped by outdoor activities and strong support for its United Way branch.
GlueTreadBorn from a punctured ATV tire in Dave Auble’s garage in April 2018, GlueTread makes American-made repair kits for off-road tire sidewalls and other trail-stopping damage. The family-owned company, now run by friends and family from its headquarters in Hiram, Ohio, developed what it describes as the first external sidewall-repair solution and designs its products to keep drivers self-reliant while extending tire life.HIRAM, OH
TireJectTireJect is a New York-based company known for developing liquid-rubber solutions that help drivers and equipment users deal with leaking or punctured tires. Its sealants use FAStec™ technology with aramid fibers and recycled rubber particles, and are made for applications ranging from everyday vehicles to off-road equipment and tubeless mountain bikes.LINDLEY, NY
31 IncorporatedFounded in 1961 by former Tech International employee Bob Cornell, 31 Incorporated manufactures tire repair materials and supplies, and has grown from its early beginnings into an internationally known company. Its primary manufacturing operation remains in rural Newcomerstown, Ohio, with a secondary operation in Shangyu City, Zhejiang, China.NEWCOMERSTOWN, OH
Carlisle TyrFilFounded in 1971 after solving a flat wheelbarrow-tire problem, Carlisle TyrFil manufactures polyurethane tire-fill and productivity technologies for off-the-road equipment. The Berea-based Carlisle brand has processed more than one billion pounds of material over five decades and serves customers in more than 65 countries. Its flatproofing replaces air with a flexible elastomer core, combining flat-free operation with a smoother ride than solid tires, while its patented closed-loop system incorporates recycled tire fill.BEREA, OH