Leadership Driving Circular Growth

The Smart Business Dealmakers of the Year Awards recognise individuals who are shaping the landscape of business and innovation in Pittsburgh. This year, Liberty Tire CEO Thomas Womble was recognised by The Pittsburgh Dealmakers Hall of Fame among a class of dealmakers that have made an often-groundbreaking impact on their organisations, industries and the region over the course of decades in business.

The winners’ accomplishments were celebrated at the Pittsburgh Smart Business Dealmakers Conference on 19 February, highlighting the strength and diversity of the local business community.

Under Womble’s leadership, Liberty Tire has expanded into a nationwide platform, supported by an extensive network of processing facilities and a workforce of more than 3,500 employees.

A key milestone in the company’s growth was its $1.5 billion acquisition by I Squared Capital, underlining Liberty’s role in advancing circular economy infrastructure. With ongoing strategic acquisitions and operational expansion, the business is well-positioned for continued growth while delivering environmentally responsible solutions to distributors and tyre manufacturers.

Learn More:

• Industry recognition reinforces the importance of scalable solutions such as advanced tyre pyrolysis systems in driving circular growth.
• Expanding markets for recycled materials depend on recovered carbon black production solutions at commercial scale.
• Large-scale operators are increasingly integrating integrated waste-to-energy systems to enhance value recovery.
• Proven success in global tyre recycling and circular economy projects demonstrates how leadership translates into execution.
• Explore global tyre recycling market insights to track industry leadership trends.

Partner with Proven Leaders in Circular Infrastructure

Recognition like this reflects a broader shift: circular economy companies are becoming institutional-grade infrastructure investments.

➡ Partner with Klean Industries to develop and scale high-performance tyre recycling and resource recovery platforms.

• Commercial-scale tyre pyrolysis and material recovery systems
• Production of recovered carbon black (rCB) and circular fuels
• Integration with global supply chains and end markets
• Proven execution in complex, capital-intensive projects
• Positioned for institutional investment and long-term growth

Lead the transition. Scale circular infrastructure. Capture long-term value.

Contact Klean Industries to build your next-generation recycling platform » GO.