Tires are the decisive point of contact between the vehicle and the road. We work to ensure that our tires offer outstanding braking performance, maximum safety, and pure driving fun at all times. Care, precision, and efficiency have made us one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers. For 150 years, they have been our criteria for developing sustainable solutions that make mobility cleaner, safer, and smarter.
We offer a broad range of products for cars, commercial and special vehicles, as well as two-wheeled vehicles. This also includes services for trade and fleet applications, as well as digital management systems for tires.
Continental stands for more than just tires. We are one of the leading suppliers to the automotive industry worldwide, with corporate areas that specialize in brake systems, instruments, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, vehicle electronics, infotainment solutions, and technical elastomers.
We combine the know-how from all of our business units. Thanks to our systems expertise, we are shaping the mobility of the future.
Using a variety of materials, our Industry group sector offers industrial and service solutions that are connected, environmentally friendly, safe, and convenient for application in the field, on rails and roads, in the air, overground and underground, in industrial settings, and in the food and furniture industries.
With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheeler, and special tires segments, the Tires group sector stands for innovative excellence in tire technology. Services for trade and fleet management as well as digital tire monitoring and management systems are further focus areas. With our tire solutions, we make individual mobility safer, more economical, and more sustainable.
Five business areas ensure an efficient organizational structure:
Excellent tires are and remain our DNA. As we move forward, we will continue to focus on smart, digital tire solutions – for a sustainable future.
Christian Kötz, Head of the Tires Group Sector and member of Continental’s Executive Board
Tires are our passion. We outperform the industry with customer centric solutions and operational excellence.
Excellent tires are and remain our DNA. They have made us one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers. With our “Vision 2030” strategy program, we are now setting the course to further enhance our strong position.
At the heart of Vision 2030 are our customers. We consistently gear all of our business activities toward their needs.
Smart, digital tire solutions and the implementation of our ambitious sustainability goals will make a key contribution to our success and to distinguish ourselves in the market.
Balance global footprint an strengthen service network
Expanding value-adding digital solution business
Sustainable solutions along the entire value chain
Above-average growth in high-value products
Industry-leading quality and operational efficiency
Top-notch technology and product portfolio
Strong brand equity with effective application of multi brand portfolio
Excellent supply chain performance and flexibility
14 billion in sales
56,000 employees
79% Replacement
21% Original Equipment
36 production and research & development sites worldwide
Status 03/2024
Over 150 years of expertise and passion for tires. Continental can look back on a long success story that dates back to 1871.