German firm Continental’s group sector ContiTech announced that it plans to invest more than US$85 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
The plant expansion includes construction of a compounding centre that will integrate production, warehouse and office operations. The expansion is expected to create approximately 50 jobs. Construction is anticipated to begin Q2 2026.
The new facility will significantly enhance ContiTech’s ability to manufacture essential components, particularly hoses and belts, which play a critical role in supporting reliable flow and total conveyance across a wide range of industrial applications.
“In today’s dynamic economic environment, we are investing in advanced capabilities not only to drive innovation and competitiveness across our industrial product lines, but also to meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said Philip Nelles, Member of the Continental Executive Board and CEO of ContiTech. “This expansion reflects our long-term commitment to the U.S. and the North American markets in general and our confidence in the strength of our team in Iowa.”
ContiTech’s investment in a new compounding centre in Mount Pleasant will strengthen its internal compounding capabilities, optimise its North American mixing footprint and support future growth. The facility will feature two mixing lines integrated with an automated warehouse. The new compounding centre will play a central role in ensuring consistent quality and efficiency in the production of rubber-based products.
Engineered to withstand high shear forces and temperatures, the mixers enable thorough integration of ingredients. The result is a compound with uniform physical and chemical properties, ready for downstream processes such as extrusion, moulding or calendaring.