GACW 2026

REASONS TO INVEST

A $5 Billion Market With a Rubber Reliability Problem

Mining companies can spend $750M on tires over the lifetime of a 150-vehicle fleet. Worse, overheating, punctures, and blowouts cause unscheduled downtime that halts production and puts workers at risk. Traditional rubber tires are expensive, dangerous, and nearly impossible to recycle.
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Real Customers, Real EARNINGS, Real Momentum
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We have moved beyond R&D. Since 2015, we have generated $3.2M in proceeds*, signed 4 major contracts, and successfully tested 56 wheels in actual mining operations. Commercial launch is projected for 2026.** This momentum has translated into industry validation with us winning the 2026 People's Choice Safety Innovation Award.‍

Wheels-as-a-Service: A Scalable Recurring Revenue Model

GACW's Wheels-as-a-Service model charges operators a predictable subscription aligned with productive uptime. Technology protected by 13 USPTO and 57 international patents. Local manufacturing strategy insulates us from tariffs and supply chain volatility.
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*Proceeds received thus far are with respect to the construction and delivery of GACW wheel prototypes.
**The Company is in the early stages of negotiating their first purchase orders.
Statements made regarding planned release dates are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

THE PITCH

Steel Wheels Built to Replace Mining Tires.
Engineered for Reliability, Safety & Sustainability.

Traditional mining tires are mining's single biggest reliability problem and one of its most dangerous failure points. GACW developed the Air Suspension Wheel (ASW), a non-pneumatic mechanical steel wheel engineered to last the lifetime of the vehicle.*
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The ASW is designed to deliver more uptime, a safer tire bay aligned with tightening regulation, and a stronger sustainability record. Combined with the Wheels-as-a-Service business model, GACW is positioned to offer mining operators something the rubber tire cannot: a wheel built for the entire operating life of the haul truck, delivered as a service.

With 13 USPTO and 57 international patents, $3.2M in sales and licensing earnings, and recognition as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023, the traction of the ASW is tangible.

We are initially targeting the approximately $5B global mining tire market, where tire expenses, downtime, and safety risks are massive problems. Combined with the WaaS business model, the ASW is designed to convert a volatile capital expense into a predictable operating cost — and to deliver the kind of reliability, safety, and sustainability that mining operators are under growing pressure to achieve.
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Beyond mining, we believe the ASW represents a fundamentally different approach to mobility, one that could be applied across multiple heavy-duty and industrial segments within the $262B global tire market, significantly expanding the long-term addressable opportunity.

* Actual performance and costs may vary based on operating conditions, usage, and adherence to recommended maintenance and inspection procedures.

Proceeds received thus far are with respect to the construction and delivery of GACW wheel prototypes. The Company is in the early stages of negotiating their first purchase orders. Statements made regarding planned release dates are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

THE PROBLEM

Mining Productivity Has a Rubber Reliability Problem

Haul trucks are the workhorses of every mining operation, and their single biggest point of failure is the tire. Pneumatic rubber tires in mining operations last only about 9 months on average under heavy use before they must be completely replaced. Tires fail catastrophically through punctures, blowouts, and thermal degradation, wounding and killing workers, destroying equipment, and shutting down production that can cost up to hundreds of thousands of dollars per hour.

And when those tires reach end-of-life, they become an environmental nightmare: very difficult and costly to recycle, they accumulate in toxic stockpiles that leach chemicals and pose extreme fire hazards.

Statement from Kevin made during a StartEngine webinar on 08.25.25. Kevin was engaged as a paid spokesperson and received compensation for participation. Statement reflects his views as of that date only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Investors should not rely on this statement when making an investment decision.

THE SOLUTION

The Air Suspension Wheel (ASW):
Engineered To Last The Lifetime Of The Vehicle.

The Air Suspension Wheel replaces pneumatic air pressure with a mechanical steel suspension system, designed to eliminate the fundamental flaws of rubber tires. The ASW is designed to last 10 to 15+ years, the entire operational life of the vehicle, with only periodic replacement of tread components.

Increasing Productivity: More Uptime, Fewer Failures, Simpler Maintenance

The ASW is designed to eliminate downtime caused by tire overheating and blowouts, one of the leading sources of unscheduled maintenance on mining fleets. It is engineered for simpler maintenance, fewer consumable components, and reduced operational complexity. Potential fuel and hauling efficiency improvements are also under evaluation.

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Improving Safety: Protecting Workers and Meeting Stricter Regulations
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The ASW is non-pneumatic. No compressed air means no explosions. The blowouts that kill workers are physically impossible. Field testing has shown shorter braking distances and lower heat generation. By replacing the rubber tire with a mechanical steel wheel, the ASW is designed to reduce both the time workers spend in the tire bay and the incidents associated with tire handling, strengthening the operator's safety record and regulatory standing at the same time.

Improving Sustainability: A Cleaner Operation and a Stronger License to Operate
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Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) performance now factor heavily into how mining companies are evaluated by investors, regulators, and host communities. The ASW is 100% recyclable steel—only worn tread bands are replaced, not entire wheels. A wheel built to last the vehicle's lifetime materially reduces tire waste and gives operators a credible answer to rising environmental scrutiny.

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Proven in the World’s Harshest Environments

9+ Years of Real-World Testing on 10 Vehicle Types in Active Mines since 2015.

The Company is in the early stages of negotiating their first purchase orders. Statements made regarding planned release dates are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

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THE MARKET OPPORTUNITY

Huge Market Potential

Initial Target: Mining Tire Market

$5B

The global mining tire market represents approximately $5 billion annually. There are roughly 47,000 mining vehicles operating globally, each requiring 6 tires that can cost up to $75,000 and last only about 9 months under heavy use.

Adjacent Markets: Off-The-Road Segment

$31B

Construction equipment, agricultural machinery, port handling, and industrial vehicles. Our expansion path is straightforward: establish a position in mining, then leverage that to enter adjacent segments.

Long-Term Potential: Global Market

$262B

The global tire and wheel market exceeds $262 billion annually. Applications that seem impractical today become viable tomorrow: long-haul trucking, military vehicles, emergency services.

Business Model

Wheels-as-a-Service: A Recurring Revenue Model
Built on Asset Ownership

Rather than selling wheels outright, GACW retains ownership of its Air Suspension Wheels and charges mining operators a monthly Wheels-as-a-Service (WaaS) subscription for their availability and authorized use over the operational life of the haul truck.

The model is designed to convert wheel supply from one-off equipment sales into long-duration, CPI-indexed recurring revenue, while preserving GACW’s IP ownership and enabling each wheel to be refurbished and redeployed across multiple monetization cycles over its service life.

Two terms worth defining for investors

For mining operators, traditional OTR tire replacement sits awkwardly between the two: too large to ignore, too recurring to be a true capital project, and too unpredictable to budget cleanly. The WaaS model is designed to convert this volatile expense into a predictable OPEX line item, and to align GACW’s revenue with each customer’s productive uptime rather than with one-off equipment sales.

Two Forecasted Revenue Streams

Projected Unit Economics Per Vehicle

Based on a 17-year vehicle lifespan with 6 wheels per vehicle, averaged across 6 different wheel sizes.

*All projected revenue figures, revenue-mix percentages, and unit economics are management estimates only. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and should not be relied upon as guarantees of future performance.

Distribution and Customer Pipeline

ASW components are manufactured by preferred partners and supplied to mining operators through a network of distributors.

Traction and Financials

We've spent nearly a decade moving from initial concept to commercial readiness. We have real revenue from real customers, signed contracts, pending purchase orders, manufacturing partners ready to scale and the significant milestone of being awarded the 2026 People's Choice Safety Innovation Award.

*Proceeds received thus far are with respect to the construction and delivery of GACW wheel prototypes. **Purchase orders are non-binding indications of potential future business and are subject to change, cancellation, or non-fulfillment. There can be no assurance that any purchase order will result in completed sales or recognized revenue.

Path to Commercial Launch

*Statements made regarding future milestones are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

Meet The Team

Driven Professionals

Harmen van Kamp

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Director, Principal Accounting Officer

25+ years in sales across multiple industries. Extensive experience in engineering heavy complex sales cycles across the globe in 7 different countries. Multi-lingual and committed to replacing tires globally.

Dr. Zoltan Kemeny

PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND DIRECTOR

44+ years in R&D and engineering, with a strong track record of many patents. His vision for GACW was sparked a decade ago when he witnessed a tire dump fire, revealing the environmental hazards associated with rubber tires.

Darryl Crowder

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

30+ years in senior management in the heavy engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and mining services sectors. Significant experience in large scale project management in public and private sectors.

Rodrigo Pinheiro

Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

30+ years in senior engineering roles working at General Motors, Sabo, and Arconic. Most recently VP of Engineering at Click Bond, a leading manufacturer of fasteners for a global client base.

Jan Lorant

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SECRETARY

Skilled at programming, design, site selection and implementation of technologically sophisticated buildings like Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP's), higher Ed facilities, and data centers.

Mark Keenan

Director

Julian Ballatore-South

Senior Engineer

10 years of engineering experience in aerospace, consumer products, and manufacturing, including roles at Click Bond, PanaVise, and Chromalloy Nevada. At Click Bond, Julian led the automation of adhesively bonded fastener installation using laser ablation and robotic adhesive application — a process later qualified into aerospace supply chains.  

Bernie Cincotta

Workshop Interface Lead

Aaron Woulfe

Logistics and Supply Chain Lead

Heidi Crowder

Administration Controller OCoE

Heidi Crowder is an administration and HESQ professional supporting engineering and maintenance operations, with a Bachelor of Science and postgraduate studies in Education. She is recognised for bringing structure, clarity, and strong communication to business processes, with a practical approach to documentation, coordination, and compliance in busy operational environments.  

PERKS

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Your belief in our vision for wheel reinvention deserves more, and in recognition of that support, we are extending a limited-time package of premium perks. Bonus shares for this offering are capped at 20% per investment.

TTW Reservations Page Bonus: Previous reservation holders are eligible for 10% additional bonus shares.

Loyalty Bonus: 10% Bonus Shares: If you are an existing StartEngine campaign follower of or a prior investor in GACW or on our mailing list, you are eligible for 10% additional bonus shares.

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Crowdfunding investments made through a self-directed IRA cannot receive non-bonus share perks due to tax laws. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) prohibits self-dealing transactions in which the investor receives an immediate, personal financial gain on investments owned by their retirement account. As a result, an investor must refuse those non-bonus share perks because they would be receiving a benefit from their IRA account.

The 10% StartEngine Venture Club Bonus

GACW Incorporated will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Venture Club.

This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Common Stock at $3.95 / share, you will receive 110 shares of Common Stock, meaning you'll own 110 shares for $395.00. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.

This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investor's eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are canceled or fail.

Investors will receive the highest single bonus they are eligible for among the bonuses based on the amount invested and the time of offering elapsed (if any). Eligible investors will also receive the Venture Club bonus and the Loyalty Bonus in addition to the aforementioned bonus..