Since July 2022, all newly produced tyres in German firm Continental’s “Gravity” mountain bike product range feature responsibly sourced natural rubber (NR) from a project in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Together with its partners, Continental says it is demonstrating through this…
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Continental optimistic for second half of year; expects EUR40 bn sales
Despite the turbulent market environment, German technology firm Continental paints a better picture of the second half of the year and is maintaining its outlook for the current fiscal year. As expected, the ongoing turbulent market environment had a noticeable impact…
Continental acquires belt maker WCCO to strengthen its agri business
German technology firm Continental has acquired family-owned belting manufacturer WCCO Belting headquartered in Wahpeton, North Dakota, US. With this acquisition, the technology company says it complements its conveyor belting customer portfolio and strengthens its Conveying Solutions business in the agricultural…
Continental strengthens conveyor belt business with acquisition
German firm Continental has acquired the conveyor belt systems and services specialist NorrVulk AB, based in Gällivare, Sweden. This acquisition complements the technology company’s portfolio for the sale of conveyor belt systems and related services and strengthens its business with…
Continental tyres with rPET available in Europe
Continental says tyres containing polyester made from recycled PET bottles are now available to all dealers in Europe. Continental has brought the so-called ContiRe.Tex technology, which can completely replace the conventionally polyester in the tyre carcass, into series production in…
Continental emphasises on need for skilled migrant labour in Germany
Technology firm Continental is calling for a concept for the controlled immigration of foreign workers. The German company sees this as an important means of effectively addressing the skills shortage in Germany. “The impact of demographic change, decarbonisation and digitalisation…
Continental invests in US$40 mn hydraulic hose facility in Mexico
German technology firm Continental will make a significant investment of over US$40 Million to expand its hydraulic business in North America. A new, state-of-the-art industrial hydraulic hose production facility will be built in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to increase and…
Continental in Project Tree project for UK tyre market
German tyre maker Continental is the latest in a line of tyre makers like Pirelli undertaking sustainability and is undertaking a pilot project in the UK by testing and implementing a range of solutions to enhance the production and trade…
Continental inaugurates EUR20 mn greenfield plant in India
German technology company Continental has inaugurated its greenfield plant in Pune, India, manufacturing surface solutions materials mainly for the Indian automotive and two-wheeler market. With investments totalling more than EUR20 million covering facilities and machinery, Continental will produce premium surface…
Continental introduces first tyres with polyester from rPET
German firm Continental says it is the first tyre manufacturer to immediately launch volume production of recycled polyester yarn, obtained from PET plastic bottles in a new process. The new material will first be used in selected sizes for Continental’s…