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
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
Service Tire Truck CentersFounded in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1955 as a 3,000-square-foot retread shop, Service Tire Truck Centers now supplies and services commercial fleets through 49 locations across eight states. The family-owned company has produced more than 3.5 million retreads and supports customers with 24/7 Road Assist, more than 250 service vehicles, and its Service Tech mechanical division.811198BETHLEHEM, PA