What Continental Industry does

Continental Industry operates the ContiTech group sector of Continental AG (XETRA: CON), a publicly listed German industrial group headquartered in Hanover with origins dating to 1871. ContiTech designs, manufactures, and services system-critical rubber and thermoplastic solutions for industrial customers, organized across nine core product families: Automotive Surface Solutions, Elastomer Coatings, Conveying Solutions, Airsprings and Suspension Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions, Digital Solutions, Aftermarket, and Compounds and Sheetings. Underlying technology rests on more than 150 years of material-science expertise spanning rubber, polyamide, metal, textiles, electronics, and smart material combinations, with proprietary product platforms including Sicon enclosed pouch conveyors, ContiPipe and MegaPipe pipe conveyors, Flexowell steep-incline conveyors, BLAUDIECK SUPER food-grade hoses, X-Life and Armorcoat abrasion-resistant hose covers, advanced pyrolysis recycling of complex rubber compounds, and hydrogen-rated hose compounds for fuel cell and hydrogen transport applications.

The business generates revenue primarily through sale of engineered hardware (conveyor belts, hydraulic and industrial hoses, air springs, power transmission belts, surface materials) to OEMs and end users, complemented by aftermarket spare parts, recurring digital services (CrimpCloud traceability, C-IQ Asset Management electronic hose registers, CrimpIQ tablet, LoadSense conveyor monitoring), and lifecycle services including engineering, installation, inspection, testing, repairs, and managed hose asset services. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales through global offices and service centers in more than 40 countries, authorized distributor networks for aftermarket volume, and a customer portal for self-service engagement. Customer base is diversified across mining, oil and gas, food and beverage, automotive, steel and metal processing, cement, agriculture, and emerging hydrogen and renewable energy applications, with named enterprise customers including K+S Minerals and Agriculture, ArcelorMittal's Sestao plant, Chinese automotive manufacturers, and various international oil and gas producers. The company holds industry certifications (GMPHOM, API 17K, API 7K, API 16C, EN 1762, EN 1765) for marine, offshore, and energy hose products and maintains a registered trademark portfolio (Sicon, Flexowell, ContiPipe, BLAUDIECK, CrimpCloud, C-IQ) developed over decades.

The company does not publicly disclose ContiTech segment revenue or headcount in the provided material; financials are reported at the Continental AG group level. Recent strategic activity centers on energy-transition positioning through hydrogen, CO2 capture, and pyrolysis recycling technology, supported by a new hydraulic hose plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, a January 2025 flagship product launch (BLAUDIECK SUPER), and continued build-out of digital asset-management tools. ContiTech operates under Continental AG corporate governance with Philip Nelles as CEO.

Name

Continental Industry

Legal name

Continental AG

Website

https://continental-industry.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Continental Industry (ContiTech) is the industrial materials group sector of Continental AG, designing and manufacturing system-critical rubber, thermoplastic, and hose solutions for mining, oil and gas, automotive, food and beverage, steel, cement, agriculture, and hydrogen customers across more than 40 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber & Thermoplastic Products

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders) (IMAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD)

Keywords

• Industrial conveyor belts
• Hydraulic hose systems
• Elastomer coatings
• Rubber compounds
• Air spring suspensions

Headquarters

HQ city

San Felíu De Llobregat

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Products and Solutions: Continental generates revenue through the sale of engineered rubber and thermoplastic products including conveyor belts, hydraulic hoses, air springs, industrial hoses, and fluid handling systems for industrial applications.
2. Aftermarket Products: High-quality spare parts and solutions meeting strict standards for durability, performance, and safety, serving existing customer base with replacement components.
3. Engineering and Technical Services: Comprehensive services including engineering support, installation, commissioning, training, inspection, testing, repairs, and asset management for hose assemblies and conveyor systems.
4. Digital Solutions: Digital tools and software including CrimpCloud traceability system, C-IQ app, and conveyor monitoring systems that empower engineers, technicians, planners, and procurement professionals.
5. Hose Management Services: Lifecycle management services for flexible hose assemblies including RFID tagging, web-based hose registers, service-life analysis, and asset inventory management through C-IQ Asset Management system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Continental Industry (ContiTech) manufactures and sells system-critical rubber and thermoplastic products for industrial applications, including conveyor belt systems, hydraulic and industrial hoses, air springs, elastomer coatings, power transmission belts, automotive surface solutions, and compounds. The company complements its physical products with engineering services, installation, hose lifecycle management, and digital tools (CrimpCloud, C-IQ App, C-IQ Asset Management) for hose assembly tracking and asset management, serving industrial customers in mining, oil and gas, food and beverage, automotive, cement, metal processing, agriculture, and emerging hydrogen sectors.

Product overview

Continental Industry (ContiTech) is a global champion for system-critical rubber and thermoplastic solutions in industrial markets. The company offers a diversified portfolio organized into core product areas: Automotive Surface Solutions, Elastomer Coatings, Conveying Solutions, Airsprings & Suspension Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions (including Hydraulic Hoses, Energy Hoses, Marine Hoses, and specialized hoses for ammonia and CO2 capture), Power Transmission Solutions, Digital Solutions, Aftermarket products, and Compounds & Sheetings. The product portfolio spans from industrial conveyor belt systems (including Sicon, ContiPipe, MegaPipe, and Flexowell enclosed belt systems) to comprehensive hose solutions for hydraulic, food & beverage (BLAUDIECK SUPER), energy, mining, and marine applications. Digital tools including CrimpCloud, C-IQ App, and C-IQ Asset Management complement the physical product offerings. The company serves diverse industries including automotive, mining, cement, metal processing, agriculture, energy (including hydrogen), and food production, operating in over 40 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ContiTech: The group sector of Continental focused on material-driven solutions for industrial markets, including rubber and thermoplastic solutions.
• BLAUDIECK
• Sicon
• ContiPipe
• MegaPipe
• Flexowell
• ContiClean
• ContiTech Industrial Solutions
• CrimpCloud
• CrimpIQ
• C-IQ
• C-IQ Asset Management

Products and services

• Conveying Solutions Conveyor belt systems customized to specific use cases combined with services to facilitate efficient processes and transportation workflows across all industries. Includes the Sicon, ContiPipe, MegaPipe, Flexowell, and ContiClean product lines.
• Fluid Handling Solutions Development partner and original equipment manufacturer for automotive hose line systems, diaphragms, and fuel tanks, with extensive material and process expertise. Includes hydraulic hoses, industrial hoses, energy hoses, marine hoses, and specialized hoses for various applications.
• Airsprings & Suspension Solutions Air springs and suspension solutions providing reliable performance for rail vehicles, industrial machinery, off-highway vehicles, and commercial vehicles.
• Elastomer Coatings Advanced material science and application-specific engineering for precision printing, packaging, industrial systems, and mobility solutions.
• Automotive Surface Solutions World leader in manufacturing technical and decorative surface materials from plastic for vehicles, including both exterior and interior applications.
• Power Transmission Solutions Global leader in belt drives tailored to individual customer needs for the automotive industry and industrial applications, from individual products to complete system solutions.
• Aftermarket High-quality spare parts and solutions meeting strict standards for durability, performance, and safety for existing installed base.
• Compounds & Sheetings Customized and standardized rubber compounds, elastomer sheetings, and polymer blends for various applications.
• Digital Solutions Comprehensive portfolio of digital tools for engineers, technicians, planners, and procurement professionals to work smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Includes CrimpCloud traceability system, C-IQ App, CrimpIQ Tablet, and C-IQ Asset Management.
• BLAUDIECK SUPER Food and beverage industry hose featuring ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UPE) as the hose core inner lining, offering maximum safety, cleanliness, robustness and precision with temperature resistance up to 95°C (110°C for short periods) and steam cleaning up to 130°C.
• Hydrogen Solutions Solutions for hydrogen production, transportation, storage, distribution, and utilization including rubber expansion joints, veneer and thermoplastic hoses for hydrogen dispensing, rubber mounts for fuel cells, and fuel cell stack cooling lines. Hydrogen bunker hoses rated for pressures up to 345 bar.
• Hydraulic Hoses High-performance hydraulic hose solutions including braided hoses, spiral hoses, special application hoses, suction hoses, textile hoses, thermoplastic hoses, and mining hoses designed for high-pressure industrial and automotive applications.
• Ammonia Transfer Hoses Specialized marine hoses for transferring liquified anhydrous ammonia for offshore and nearshore configurations including Single Point Mooring, Conventional Buoy Mooring, ship-to-shore, and ship-to-ship transfers. Operating pressure up to 25 bar, temperatures from -40°C to +55°C.
• Energy Hoses Flexible hose technology for marine environments with over 60 years of experience, including production flexible lines, drilling hoses, well service hoses, marine hoses, rig supply hoses, and CO2 capture and storage hoses.
• CO2 Capture and Storage Hoses High-pressure CO2 transfer hoses for capturing CO2 from large industrial sources, pipeline transport, tanker transfer, and subsea storage injection at offshore floating hubs.
• Flexowell Conveyor Belts Steep-incline-conveying system for bulk material transport capable of inclinations from zero to 90 degrees, handling materials up to 400mm diameter with vertical conveying up to 500m. Deployed in 45 countries with over 15,000 installations worldwide.
• Sicon Conveyor System Innovative enclosed pouch conveyor belt system capable of navigating curves with radii as tight as 0.6-1.2 meters and handling inclines up to 35°, reducing dust, noise and maintenance. The belt remains closed from feed to discharge point.
• CrimpCloud Cloud-based traceability labeling system that records when and where hose assemblies were made, allowing customers to track hose assemblies and access replacement details via QR code scanning. Integrated with CrimpIQ tablet for automated crimp spec selection.
• C-IQ Asset Management Web-based electronic hose register system providing instant overview of all flexible hose assemblies on installations worldwide, enabling maintenance scheduling, timely replacements, and trouble-free operations. Includes RFID tagging, service-life analysis, and asset inventory management.
• ContiPipe Conveyor Belts Pipe conveyor belt designed to outperform conventional pipe conveyor belts with enclosed design for clean, safe and efficient material transport.
• MegaPipe Conveyor Belts Next-level pipe conveying system with external diameters of up to 900 mm for high-capacity enclosed conveyor applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sicon conveyor system handles up to 200 metric tons of backfill material per hour in underground salt mine application
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbHflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Collaborative partnership for underground material handling solutions. Continental designed, delivered, and installed the innovative Sicon conveyor system for K+S's Bernburg salt mine operation, handling up to 200 metric tons of backfill material per hour through challenging underground conditions with narrow tunnels and steep inclines.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Semperit AG Holding: Semperit is an Austrian industrial rubber specialist with comparable hose, conveyor belt, and engineered elastomer offerings, competing with ContiTech in European industrial markets and similar end applications.
• Gates Industrial: Gates Industrial is one of the closest direct competitors to ContiTech in engineered rubber and thermoplastic power transmission and fluid handling products, including industrial belts and hydraulic hoses serving overlapping automotive, industrial, and energy customers.
• Kuriyama Holdings Corporation: Kuriyama is a specialty manufacturer of industrial hoses, tubing, and accessories that directly competes with ContiTech's fluid handling business across similar industrial, chemical, and food/beverage applications.
• Trelleborg AB: Trelleborg is a Swedish polymer engineering group with overlapping rubber products, anti-vibration solutions, and industrial hose offerings, competing with ContiTech across marine, offshore, and general industrial markets.
• Michelin (Fenner): Michelin acquired Fenner PLC, a historical direct competitor to ContiTech in reinforced conveyor belts and industrial rubber products, giving Michelin a comparable position in conveyor solutions serving mining and industrial markets.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): Hutchinson, owned by TotalEnergies, manufactures engineered rubber products including anti-vibration, sealing, and fluid transfer systems that compete directly with ContiTech across automotive, industrial, and energy applications.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global motion and control leader with significant hydraulic hose, fittings, and industrial fluid handling businesses that directly overlap with ContiTech's fluid handling portfolio, though Parker's scope is much broader.
• Bridgestone Corporation: Bridgestone is one of the world's largest rubber companies with diversified industrial products including conveyor belts, hoses, and vibration-control products that overlap with ContiTech's broader industrial rubber portfolio.

Regional players

• Yokohama Rubber Company: Yokohama Rubber's multiple business segment includes industrial hoses, conveyor belts, and aerospace products that overlap with ContiTech's industrial portfolio, primarily serving Japan and select global markets.
• Nitta Corporation: Nitta is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial belts, hoses, and rubber products with overlapping power transmission and fluid handling offerings, primarily serving the Asia-Pacific market where ContiTech also operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Conti_Industry

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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