Continental AG is a German automotive supplier and tire manufacturer headquartered in Hanover, Germany. Founded in 1871, the company operates worldwide across three main areas: Tires; ContiTech, which delivers rubber- and plastics-based solutions for automotive and industrial uses; and Automotive, which supplies systems and components for vehicle safety, motion, and digitalization.
Within the chemicals and materials value chain, Continental develops and processes advanced rubber compounds, elastomers, resins, textiles, and functional plastics. Its portfolio spans passenger and commercial vehicle tires as well as engineered materials such as hoses, conveyor belts, power transmission products, vibration control components, and surface materials. The company operates global R&D and testing centers focused on tread and compound formulation, fillers (including silica and carbon black), adhesion systems, and reinforcement technologies. Continental is working to increase renewable and recycled content in materials and to improve manufacturing efficiency and lifecycle performance in line with evolving regulatory and customer requirements.
Also known as Continental Refen and Continental Pneus.
The facility uses rice husk ash to cut CO₂ emissions by 35%, aiding tire makers in meeting EU sustainability goals and advancing circular economy principles.
Cray Valley supplies ISCC Plus-certified resins from used cooking oil to Continental, enhancing tire sustainability and performance while reducing carbon footprint.
Vulkanox HS Scopeblue reduces CO2 footprint by over 30% using bio-circular materials and renewable energy, enhancing rubber durability without altering production processes.
