Company
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.
Figures, Data, Facts 2024
Solid foundation for the future.
Global Continental-Team as a strong core.
Continental - present worldwide.
Strategy
With our strategy, which was realigned to address the transformation in the mobility industry, we have paved the way for profitable growth over the coming years. In 2021, we systematically realigned our entire organizational structure and our management processes to this strategy. We see the transformation in the mobility industry as an opportunity. Our strategy is based on three cornerstones: Strengthening operational performance, differentiating the portfolio, turning change into opportunity.
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Vision & Mission
In an increasingly complex world, it is becoming more and more important for companies to focus on the essentials. And for Continental, the essentials are those topics, projects, products or measures that, in line with the new Vision/Mission statement, create value and contribute to a better tomorrow. The Vision/Mission statement also outlines how this can be achieved, namely through technologies that offer our customers solutions to the major challenges of our time and that are supported by a high level of commitment from all employees.
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Structure
The Continental Group is divided into four group sectors: Automotive, Tires, ContiTech and Contract Manufacturing. Since November 1, 2024, these have comprised a total of 15 business areas. A group sector or business area with overall responsibility for a business, including its results, is classified according to product requirements, market trends, customer groups and distribution channels.
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Corporate Governance
Good, responsible corporate governance geared toward sustainable, long-term value creation is the basis of the company's success in the interest of all its stakeholders.
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History
Our tradition is the basis for our future success.
Since it was founded in 1871, Continental has developed into one of the world’s leading technology companies. In its early days, Continental produced parts made of soft rubber, such as hoof buffers for horses. From the outset, the strategic focus has always been on diversity and innovation. Shortly after its foundation, the company manufactured more than 60,000 items – from the initial hoof guard and hard rubber parts for various applications to rubberized fabrics for airplanes, airships and hot air balloons. Early on, Continental brought numerous innovations to the market, such as pneumatic tires for bicycles in 1892 and tread tires for cars in 1904. As a result, Continental has become known worldwide in the past century. Today, we are one of the world’s key suppliers for mobility. With the experience we have gained over 150 years and our expertise across the company, we will continue to set the technological benchmark and play a leading role in shaping the transformation in the automotive industry.
