Liberty Tire Recycling, a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investor, has announced a major expansion of its Gulf Coast operations through the acquisition of All American Tire, Colt Tire Recycling, and Genan, Inc (US subsidiary of Genan A/S).
The acquisitions significantly enhance Liberty’s rubber recycling capacity, tyre collections, and other capabilities across Texas and Louisiana, creating the region’s most comprehensive tire recycling network.
Together, the three acquisitions strengthen Liberty’s ability to provide integrated tire collection, processing and recycled material solutions throughout the Gulf Coast while increasing capacity to meet growing customer demand for sustainable end-of-life tyre management.
All American Tire, based in Fort Worth, Texas, was founded by Tom and Jodi Parker. All American has grown into a market leader in collections and crumb rubber production in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The All American team brings decades of hands-on experience and community involvement, making it a natural partner to bring Liberty’s industry-leading reliable service and recycling rates to one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the country.
Colt Tire Recycling, based in Louisiana, was founded by Kip and Sydney Vincent and is the leader in tyre collection in Louisiana, as well as an innovator in the use of recycled rubber for civil engineering applications. The operational excellence of Colt has made it an essential piece in the Gulf region’s recycling infrastructure.
Genan, Inc., a large processing facility in Houston, is a leader in tyre recycling and recovery, with a focus on crumb rubber and micronised rubber. Genan specialises in producing rubber granules for technically demanding applications, including flooring, automotive parts, asphalt, as well as a patented technology for playground surfaces. Thomas Boehme of Genan will continue to lead growth efforts in the US for Genan through a new role with Liberty.
Liberty is North America’s leading tyre recycler. Each year, it collects hundreds of millions of ELTs and develops markets for recycled rubber, fibre and metals.