Continental - ContiTech Group Business

What Continental - ContiTech Group Business does

Continental AG is a German multinational founded in 1871 and headquartered in Hannover, Germany. Listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (DAX, ticker CON), it employs more than 10,000 people and operates across more than 25 countries. The company operates through two main group sectors: Tires and ContiTech. In 2026, Continental announced the sale of ContiTech to Lone Star Funds, a transaction that will transform Continental into a pure-play tire manufacturer and represents the most significant recent strategic action alongside a planned spin-off of its Automotive sector.

The Tires sector develops and produces passenger vehicle tires (Conti Urban), commercial truck tires (Conti EcoPlus HT3+ and Conti EfficientPro Gen 3+), recreational vehicle tires (VanContact Ultra Camper), specialty cycling tires (Tour de France Limited Edition 2026), and emerging Smart Tires with integrated sensor technology for real-time monitoring and connectivity. The ContiTech sector provides rubber and plastic technology products for industrial applications, including air springs, conveyor belts, hydraulic systems, and industrial components. Continental reports achieving 0 t CO2e per ton greenhouse gas intensity in its tire production in fiscal year 2025, with continued investment in renewable and recycled production materials.

Continental sells tires through direct B2B relationships with automotive OEMs for original equipment and through global distribution networks for replacement and aftermarket customers, as well as through industrial channels for ContiTech products. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. For FY2026, Continental has guided to consolidated sales of €17.3-18.9 billion and an adjusted EBIT margin of 11.0-12.5%. Q1 2026 results showed both Tires and ContiTech sectors expanding adjusted EBIT margins, while the ContiTech divestiture and Automotive spin-off will materially reshape the portfolio toward a tire-focused industrial business.

Name

Continental - ContiTech Group Business

Legal name

Continental AG

Website

https://continental.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Continental AG is a German tire manufacturer and industrial materials company founded in 1871, operating globally through its Tires and ContiTech sectors and serving automotive OEMs and industrial customers. The company is divesting ContiTech to Lone Star Funds to become a pure-play tire manufacturer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber and Polymer Products

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD), Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF)

Keywords

• Industrial rubber products
• Conveyor belt systems
• Polymer engineering components
• Automotive elastomer parts
• Industrial hose solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hannover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tires: Sale of tires to automotive manufacturers (OEM) and replacement/aftermarket customers worldwide. Includes passenger car, commercial vehicle, and specialty tires.
2. ContiTech: Rubber and plastic technology solutions for industrial applications including conveyor belts, hoses, and other engineered products. Note: ContiTech is being sold to Lone Star Funds and Continental will become a pure-play tire manufacturer.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ContiTech manufactures and sells engineered rubber and plastic technology products for automotive and industrial applications, including conveyor belts, hydraulic and industrial hoses, air springs, surface materials, and powertrain components. The business supplies OEM manufacturers and industrial operators (mining, agriculture, construction, conveyor system integrators) with elastomer-based components engineered for demanding mechanical, thermal, and chemical environments.

Product overview

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe, and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. The company operates through two main group sectors: Tires and ContiTech. The Tires sector encompasses passenger vehicle tires (Conti Urban), commercial truck tires (Conti EcoPlus HT3+, Conti EfficientPro Gen 3+), recreational vehicle tires (VanContact Ultra Camper), and specialty cycling tires (Tour de France Limited Edition), as well as emerging Smart Tires with integrated sensor technology. The ContiTech sector focuses on rubber and plastic technology products for industrial applications. Continental is undergoing a strategic transformation, having announced the sale of ContiTech to Lone Star Funds and positioning itself to become a pure-play tire manufacturer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ContiTech: Industrial solutions and rubber/elastomer products division of Continental
• Conti Urban
• Conti EcoPlus HT3+
• Conti EfficientPro Gen 3+
• VanContact Camper

Products and services

• ContiTech industrial rubber and polymer products

Quantifiable outcome

• 0 t CO₂e per ton GHG intensity achieved in tire production (FY2025)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton Corporation: Global power management company with a significant industrial hose, hydraulics, and vehicle components business that competes with ContiTech in fluid handling and engineered industrial solutions.
• Bridgestone Corporation: World's largest tire manufacturer with diversified industrial rubber and engineered products businesses; a benchmark peer for Continental's parent and a strategic reference point for ContiTech's industrial rubber competition.
• Michelin: Global tire leader that acquired Fenner (conveyor belts and industrial polymers), directly competing with ContiTech in engineered industrial rubber and conveyor solutions.
• Parker Hannifin: Large diversified motion and control technologies company with major industrial hose, hydraulic, and sealing franchises; broader portfolio but directly competes with ContiTech in hydraulic hoses and engineered fluid handling.

Direct peers

• Trelleborg AB: Swedish engineered polymer and rubber solutions group producing seals, vibration-damping components, and industrial hoses — overlapping significantly with ContiTech's anti-vibration mounts, hoses, and engineered elastomer business.
• Semperit AG Holding: Austrian rubber products manufacturer focused on industrial hoses, conveyor belts, and engineered elastomer components; a smaller but highly comparable European peer in ContiTech's product categories.
• Sumitomo Rubber Industries: Japanese tire and industrial rubber producer with a portfolio spanning tires, vibration control, and rubber products; comparable to Continental's combined tires + ContiTech footprint before the carve-out.
• Fenner PLC (Michelin): Specialist in industrial conveyor belts, reinforced polymer products, and engineered fabric-based solutions — the closest direct competitor to ContiTech's conveyor belt and engineered materials business.
• Gates Corporation: Global manufacturer of industrial belts, hoses, and hydraulic systems serving automotive, industrial, and aftermarket customers — directly comparable to ContiTech's core hose, belt, and engineered rubber portfolio.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies subsidiary): France-based manufacturer of rubber and elastomer products including anti-vibration, sealing, and fluid transfer systems for automotive and industrial customers — closely comparable to ContiTech's engineered rubber scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Continental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/continental
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• TikToktiktok.com/@continental

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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