Giti Tire Welcomed as 12th Member of U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association has added Singapore-based Giti Tire (USA) Ltd as a new member.

The USTMA board of directors unanimously approved the company’s membership at the association’s spring board meeting.

Tire manufacturers that produce tires in the U.S are eligible for USTMA membership. Giti began tire production at its new Richburg, South Carolina facility last October. The company’s U.S. headquarters is in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

“We are pleased to have Giti join our organization,” said Anne Forristall Luke, USTMA president and CEO. “Giti’s investment in adding operations in the U.S. is a demonstration of the strength and appeal of this market.”

USTMA’s member companies include: Bridgestone Americas, Inc., Continental Tire the Americas, LLC, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Hankook Tire America Corp., Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc., Michelin North America, Inc., Pirelli Tire North America, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc., Yokohama Tire Corporation, and now Giti Tire (USA) Ltd.

McCarthy Tire Service recently opened a new in-house commercial wheel refinishing facility. According to the company, the facility has the ability to refinish over 1,000 wheels per day and technicians will utilize equipment for inspection, surface preparation, pre-treatment, and automated coating techniques at the facility.

“We're thrilled to unveil this wheel refinishing facility,” John McCarthy Jr., president of McCarthy Tire Service said. “This investment reflects our dedication to providing our customers with unparalleled efficiency and a one-stop shop for all their commercial tire and wheel needs. By streamlining the refinishing process, we can help fleets minimize downtime and maximize productivity.”