Continental is one of the world’s leading automotive industry suppliers. They strive to make individual mobility safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable through forward-looking products and services.

Continental was founded in Hanover in 1871 and is currently one of the five largest automotive suppliers in the world and is the second largest in Europe. As a supplier of tyres, brake control systems, driving dynamics control, driver assistance systems, sensors, systems and components for the powertrain and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics and technical elastomers, they contribute towards enhanced driving safety and protection of the global climate.

Continental is also a competent partner in networked automobile communication. With its six divisions – Chassis & Safety, Powertrain, Interior, Passenger and Light Truck Tyres, Commercial Vehicle Tyres, and ContiTech – Continental is a continuous driving force for future mobility concepts, and not just in the automotive industry. As of December 31, 2008, Continental employed approximately 140,000 at some 190 locations in 35 countries.