ABOUT US
ABOUT GLOBAL AIR CYLINDER WHEELS®
THE COMPANY
Global Air Cylinder Wheels®️ Incorporated (GACW) is an engineering company out of Phoenix, Arizona. The company has been developing the Air Suspension Wheel for OTR mining vehicles since 2011.
GACW has teamed up with experts in the field of suspension, steel manufacturing, and treads and relies on over 200 years of combined engineering experience.
THE STORY
GACW founder Dr. Zoltan Kemeny, a multidisciplinary engineer and inventor with over 260 patents in his name, witnessed a tire dump fire 10 years ago and was astounded by the amount of thick black smoke it generated. After more research he discovered that rubber microparticles produced by wear and tear of rubber tires are a far greater pollutant. According to National Geographic rubber micro particles account for as much as 28% of overall microplastic waste in the oceans.
Dr. Kemeny designed an all steel mechanical wheel, which can be fitted with biodegradable threads and is 100% recyclable after its useful life. He named it the Air Suspension Wheel. The ASW is eco-friendly, stronger, safer and more cost-efficient than rubber tires. It also reduces the rolling resistance, consequently reducing emissions of combustion engine vehicles or extending the range of electric vehicles.
The first concept of the Air Suspension Wheels were tested at a gold mine site in South Africa in 2015. Since 2016, the ASW underwent multiple rounds of field testing at mining sites of different mining companies in the South Africa, USA, and Chile and with progressively positive results.
The ASW technology has no direct competitors and a strong patent portfolio with 37 patents granted and over 50 patents pending.
THE VISION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Zoltan KemenyCEO & President (Board Member)Zoltan has 44+ years of experience in R&D and engineering, with a remarkable track record of 260+ 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. | 
Harmen van KampCMO (Board Member)With 25+ years of experience in sales and business development across diverse sectors, Harmen brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. His multi-lingual proficiency and deep understanding of global business cultures position us for success on the global stage. |
Rodrigo Pinheiroto be announced as CTORodrigo embodies a problem-solving mindset coupled with a strong foundation in engineering principles. His extensive hands-on experience, combined with leadership and talent development skills, make him a pivotal addition to our team. | 
Darryl CrowderOperationsA highly skilled and experienced business professional with more than 30 years’ senior management experience in the heavy engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and mining services sector. With significant experience in large scale project management, Darryl has worked in senior executive (c-level) management roles in the public and private sectors both domestically and internationally. |
Morten JensenSenior EngineerMorten's 25+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering encompasses a broad spectrum of industries. From conceptual design to quality control, Morten's expertise ensures the ASW's design is impeccable. | 
MOD VenturesFractional CFOMOD Ventures is a premier outsourced accounting and advisory firm that provides all of our financial services. |
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS
Marc KeenanNon-Executive DirectorCo-founder and Chairman of KHS&S, one of the largest design-assist building companies in the world. More than 35 years of experience performing nearly every facet of construction, ranging from field operations supervision to senior executive management. | 
Jan LorantNon-Executive DirectorPresident and Lead Designer for Gabor Lorant Architects, a firm that has provided architectural and engineering services to federal, state and municipal entities in 38 states and 3 countries throughout its 56-year history. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Lorant has a thorough understanding of all aspects of design and construction of complex buildings and structures including large industrial facilities, redundant and resilient public safety centers as well as college/university research buildings. |
ADVISORY BOARD
Marc HellmannAdvisory Board MemberMarc Hellmann is the CEO of HANSA-FLEX South Africa, a division of HANSA-FLEX International, Germany. The group’s business activities span 40 countries worldwide and specialize in Fluid Technology. Marc is a global entrepreneur and businessman currently serving on the Board of Directors of various companies throughout the U.S., Africa, Germany and Australia. | 
Dr. Avi WiezelAdvisory Board MemberAvi Wiezel currently serves as the assistant dean at Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (Arizona State University) and is an associate professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering. Dr. Wiezel held several managerial positions within construction and engineering firms throughout Europe and the Middle East. |
