Operating Company Industrial Services

Liberty Tire Recycling

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

North America’s leading tire recycler focused on end-of-life tire management. Liberty Tire Recycling collects, processes, and manufactures recycled rubber products, reclaiming and repurposing billions of pounds of rubber annually while supporting a circular economy.

Focus Areas
Tire collection & recycling, Materials recovery, Recycled rubber products manufacturing
Website
libertytire.com

Tracked deals

4

4 tracked deals across 2020-2026.

Recent pace

2

2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

3 addon · 1 buyout

Liberty Tire Recycling Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for Liberty Tire Recycling. 1 2020 1 2024 ~3 est. 2 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Liberty Tire Recycling, I Squared Capital-backed Liberty Tire Recycling
    Target
    All American Tire, Tire Recycling, Genan, Inc
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    I Squared Capital-backed Liberty Tire Recycling acquired three add-ons: All American Tire, Tire Recycling and Genan, Inc. The deal adds expanded capabilities and stronger regional service for customers across the Gulf Coast; no financial terms were disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC
    Target
    All American Tire, Colt Tire Recycling, Genan, Inc.
    Seller
    Tom and Jodi Parker (founders of All American Tire), Kip and Sydney Vincent (founders of Colt Tire Recycling), Genan A/S (parent of Genan, Inc.)
    Type
    Addon

    Liberty Tire Recycling, backed by I Squared Capital, announced the acquisition of All American Tire, Colt Tire Recycling, and Genan, Inc. The deals expand Liberty’s Gulf Coast footprint—enhancing tire collection and recycling capacity across Texas and Louisiana and increasing output of recycled rubber products.

  • Buyer
    Liberty Tire Recycling
    Target
    Empire Tire of Edgewater, McGee Tire
    Seller
    Jesse McGee and his brother (owners of McGee Tire), Owners of Empire Tire of Edgewater (not named)
    Type
    Buyout

    Liberty Tire Recycling has acquired two Central Florida scrap-tire businesses — Empire Tire of Edgewater (Orlando) and McGee Tire (Apopka) — expanding its collection, grading, and hauling footprint in the growing Central Florida market. The acquisitions will allow Liberty to increase collections and processing capacity in the region while continuing Empire Tire & Wheel retail stores under their existing ownership; McGee Tire's founders (Jesse McGee and his brother) were noted in the announcement.

  • Buyer
    Liberty Tire Recycling, The Carlyle Group (Carlyle Strategic Partners IV)
    Target
    Lakin Tire
    Type
    Addon

    Liberty Tire Recycling, with support from majority equity sponsor The Carlyle Group (via Carlyle Strategic Partners IV), has acquired Lakin Tire, a Santa Fe Springs–based tire removal and recycling company. The deal combines complementary operations to expand Liberty's national footprint, enhance recycling capacity and capabilities, and retain Lakin leadership (Bob and Sean Lakin) with Bob Lakin retaining an equity stake and joining Liberty's management team.

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