German firm Continental has opened a new TechCenter for hydrogen technologies at its site in Hamburg-Harburg, Germany. In the future, the ContiTech group sector will use the TechCenter as a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange in this area. Innovations and…
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Continental launches series tyre with high content of sustainable materials
German firm Continental claims to have the first sustainable series tyre to date, the UltraContact NXT, with up to 65% renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials. It adds that it is the first manufacturer to launch a tyre with…
Continental and Indag Rubber tie up for retreading
Continental Tires has announced an agreement with Indian tread maker Indag Rubber to promote tyre recycling. During the pilot project, the warranty program and retreading services will be provided to TBR Normal Load (NL) fleets from retreaders from three markets:…
Continental sells tyre plant in Russia
Technology firm Continental has sold its plant in Kaluga, Russia, to Russian company S8 Capital. With this step, Continental has divested the majority of its activities in Russia as part of its announced controlled withdrawal from the Russian market –…
SMX and Continental release second application for NR
US-based SMX (Security Matters) says that it is continuing its collaboration with German tech firm Continental, enabling automotive companies the ability to identify and verify ethical sourcing of natural rubber and to demonstrate a higher level of responsibility and certification…
Continental acquires printing business of Trelleborg
German tech firm Continental has fully acquired the printing technology business of Trelleborg, a company headquartered in Lodi Vecchio, Italy. This strategic step expands the technology company’s range of surface solutions in the field of printing technology at the same…
Continental opens new solution centre in Portugal; to boost digital tech for tyres
Tyre manufacturer Continental has opened its new Solution Centre in Lousado, Portugal, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the tyre plant and has cross-functional teams to drive forward targeted digitalisation topics. The company has enlisted specialists from the…
Pyrum to recycle tyres for Mercedes-Benz; ties up for rCB supply to Continental
End-of-life tyres (ELTs) recycler Pyrum Innovations is taking the next step in its cooperation with auto maker Mercedes-Benz AG. In future, the company will recycle several hundred tonnes of used tyres from the Mercedes-Benz Used Parts Centre every year. The…
Continental ties up with other tyre makers for agro tyre pressure app
German tyre maker Continental is now offering the Agro Tyre Pressure App, in cooperation with other tyre manufacturers. This application combines the databases of each manufacturer like pressure, load and speed tables. The app is now available in English, French,…
Siemens to equip Continental tyre factories with automation technology
German firm Continental’s tyre division and Siemens have tied up whereby Siemens will supply automation and drive technology for Continental’s tyre factories worldwide. The aim of the cooperation is to further optimise Continental’s global tyre production with control and automation…