Continental | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded...
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. With a global presence, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion in 2023 and employs around 200,000 people across 56 countries.
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Headquarters
Hannover, Lower Saxony
Size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Specialities
Global Automotive Supplier, Tires, Software Development, Automated Driving, Driver Assistance Systems, Global Industrial Supplier, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Connectivity, continental engineering services, continental business consulting, vehicle networking and information, autonomous mobility and safety
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🛍️ Continental Product and Pricing News
- Continental AG is a key player in the global automotive turbocharger market, focusing on innovative product launches and expanding distribution channels.
- Continental has launched the NXS 300 Autonomous Mobile Robot for transporting small-load carriers and half pallets, enhancing warehouse operations with its compact design and ability to handle up to 650 lbs.
- Continental is transforming requirements management in product development with a new in-house software application.
- Continental has integrated Samsara Smart Trailer Solution with its ContiConnect platform to provide fleets with real-time tire health data, enhancing safety and reducing total cost of ownership.
- Continental introduced new 'GR Cup' slick and rain tires for the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing North America GR Cup Season.
- Continental has expanded its TeleMaster portfolio with the new TeleMaster V.ply pneumatic tire, developed with JLG, to enhance stability and comfort for U.S. telehandler fleets.
- Continental is showcasing its Future Brake System portfolio, featuring electromechanical brakes that eliminate brake fluid, at the Brimley Development Center in Michigan.
- Continental is introducing a virtual repair support solution using video calls and augmented reality to help workshops in the automotive aftermarket.
👔 Continental CEO, Management and Leadership Team
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⚔️ Continental Alternatives and Competitors
- Michelin |
- Bridgestone |
- Goodyear |
- Apollo Tyres |
- Pirelli |
- Cooper Tires |
- Dunlop |
- Yokohama |
- ZF |
- Panasonic Automotive Systems |
- Bosch |
- Valeo |
- Tough Tech |
- OTR Wheel Engineering |
- Garrett Motion |
- Delphi Technologies |
- Lear |
- DENSO |
- Adient |
- Ford Motor |
- Toyota Motor |
- Volvo Cars
💼 Continental Hiring and Layoffs
- Tansu Isik will replace Jochen Etzel as CEO of Continental Tire the Americas on May 1, reporting to Christian Koetz of Continental AG.
- As of May 1, Vincent Charles will lead Group Communications at Continental, succeeding Birgit Hiller who is leaving for a leadership role in another industry.
- Continental is currently hiring for the position of CT POG OESL Engineering Analyst (CAD) in Brazil.
- Daniel Lademann, Head of Marketing Communications at Continental, recently highlighted planned closure of four Continental plants in Germany, affecting around 580 employees, although Daniel is not one of them.
- Yuya Nakazaki has joined Continental as the Project Management Department Head in Japan, previously holding a position at another company.
- Continental is currently seeking a Head of Compliance - Tire the Americas in the United States.
- Continental is currently seeking a Head of Department Final Finish in South Africa.
- Continental is currently seeking a Head of Accounting Principles & External Reporting in Germany.
🤖 Continental Developer, Integration and Automation News
- Continental is launching a PoC Challenge with Deep Tech Momentum to partner with startups in sensors and sensing solutions for electrified vehicles.
- Continental, in collaboration with Microsoft and NTT Data, launched an AI-Based Requirements Engineering tool that reduces specification analysis effort by up to 80% and won the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award.
- Continental has partnered with Samsara to integrate tire monitoring into fleet management, offering real-time data insights for truck trailers through the Samsara Dashboard or ContiConnect platform.
- Continental partners with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to enhance sustainability and traceability in the natural rubber supply chain in Indonesia.
- Continental has been providing Gleaner, a Scottish fuel distributor, with tailored tyre solutions for eight years, including the HD5 tyre for challenging terrains.
- Continental installed TractorMaster tires with G2 sensors on a John Deere 8R for ETA Guillon Barbot, as shared by Laurent Groult, Chargé de clientèle Agricole Grand Ouest.
- Continental is migrating to the latest version of John Galt Solutions' Atlas Planning Platform to enhance its digital supply chain transformation and support growth.
📈 Continental Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- Continental reported a 6.6% increase in adjusted EBIT to €2.7 billion for 2024, with a new EcoContact 7 tire featuring dimpled sidewalls for improved aerodynamics.
- Continental will hold its annual press conference on March 5, where CEO Nikolai Setzer and CFO Olaf Schick will present the 2024 financial results and their vision for 2025.
- Continental's shares dropped by 8.5% due to US tariffs impacting Europe's automotive sector.
- Continental's stock dropped 9% after announcing limited improvement to profitability this year.
- Continental reported a fiscal 2024 net income of 1.17 billion euros, an increase from last year, and plans to propose a dividend increase to 2.50 euros per share.
- Continental AG's stock increased by up to 2.34% as part of a general rise in European auto manufacturing stocks.
- On March 12, 2025, Continental approved the spin-off of its Automotive Group, allocating €1.5 billion in cash funds and setting a dividend payout ratio of 40%-60% for Continental and 10%-30% for the new group.
- Continental reported a 2.6% organic revenue decline in Q4 2024 but improved its adjusted EBIT margin and reduced net debt to €3.7 billion, leading to a 0.31% increase in premarket stock price.
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