Continental

Since 1871 Continental brand has been the symbol of high quality and progressive technologies in the sphere of tire development.

The trade mark of the company became the image of the prancing horse. This image is a part of the Free State of Saxony where the company was founded.


Every 4th new car manufactured in Europe is equipped with Continental tires. At the moment Continental is one of the leading world tires and automotive components manufacturer. The corporation is engaged in manufacturing brake systems, powertrain and chassis parts, transmission systems, information systems, electronic automotive systems, tires and technical elastomers. Continental also has great expertise in the sphere of automotive communication systems development.

Continental products are developed for ensuring the high level of safety on the road. The products by Continental conform the ecological requirements and norms to the max.

The impressive assortment range of Continental products includes tires for passenger cars, trucks and for industrial vehicles.

Continental group unites such world famous tire brands as  Uniroyal, General Tire, Semperit, Gislaved, Viking, Barum and Mabor. Till present days the products under these brands are successfully manufactured and supplied to the world market.

The total sales volume of Continental AG in 2008 accounted for 24 billion Euro. Today the group has more than 190 branches located in 35 countries  of the world and employs more than 140 000 people.