Giti Tire first entered China in 1993 and established a joint venture with Anhui Tire Factory, an independent third party for the production of bias tires. In 1998, Giti established proprietary sales and distribution centers in various locations in China, completing manufacturing facilities in Fujian two years later to serve new passenger car tire (PCR) production. Since then, the company has expa
nded further internationally, opening offices and distribution centers around the world. In 2005 Giti acquired a 22.5% stake in Gajah Tunggal, an Indonesia-based tire manufacturer listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, which owns and operates the largest integrated tire manufacturing facilities in Southeast Asia. Giti's interest in Gajah Tunggal has since increased to approximately 49.7%, as of 1 April 2011. In June 2014, the company announced plans to build a USD $560 million production plant in South Carolina, USA, its first factory outside of Asia.
