Bandag is a worldwide tire manufacturing company that has production facilities on five continents that include facilities in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Belgium and the United States. The company produces more than 275 tread designs and tire sizes. Its products include MilEdges and Micro-Sipe, which increases traction performance of tires. The company s products, services and equipment are distributed to and through a network of more than 1,100 franchised, independent tire dealers in more than 100 countries. The company has been in business for more than 40 years. Bandag has a location in Oxford, N.C.