Press Release
June 18, 2025

ContiTech Wins Gold in Automotive Belts at Sindirepa-SP’s “Best of the Year 2025” Awards

  • ContiTech earns top recognition as repairers’ preferred brand for automotive belts
  • Award highlights excellence across 16 product categories in Brazil’s auto repair market

São Paulo, Brazil, June 18, 2025. Continental’s Group Sector ContiTech was awarded Gold in the automotive belts category at the 16th edition of the Sindirepa-SP Award  “The Best of the Year 2025.”

The recognition reflects the preferences of auto repair professionals across the state of São Paulo, who voted through an online survey conducted by CINAU (Automotive Intelligence Center). The annual award honors the most respected and trusted brands in the vehicle repair and auto parts sector, spanning 16 product categories, including belts, shock absorbers, filters, spark plugs and more.  “We are honored to receive this award as it underscores the trust that mechanics and repair professionals place in our belt solutions,” said Cal Ganda, Head of Americas Aftermarket Distribution at ContiTech. “This recognition reaffirms our commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance products that support our partners in the field every day.”  This year’s result places ContiTech as the No. 1 choice among repairers in the belts category, continuing the company’s legacy of excellence and innovation in the aftermarket.

The Sindirepa-SP “Best of the Year” Award is considered one of the most prestigious honors in Brazil’s independent automotive sector, showcasing brands that stand out for quality, service, and customer satisfaction.   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. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

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