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1871 - 1990

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For 150 years, we've been pasionated about tires.

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First series production of pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles at the factory in Hannover-Vahrenwald 1898, Produktion der ersten Serienluftreifen für Kraftfahrzeuge im Werk Hannover- Vahrenwald 1898,

Spirit of Optimism

1871 - 1900

1871 - Foundation

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1875 - Continental Tires Logo

The image of the rampant horse first appears on Continental products in 1875 - based on the coat of arms for the city of Hanover.

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1892 - Continental Pneumatic

Continental becomes the first German company to manufacture pneumatic tires for bicycles.

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First series production of pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles at the factory in Hannover-Vahrenwald 1898, Produktion der ersten Serienluftreifen für Kraftfahrzeuge im Werk Hannover- Vahrenwald 1898,

Inventive Pioneers

1901 - 1930

2022

  • Carbon-neutral business for zero tail pipe emission vehicles

2025

  • 0% coal and fuel oil usage for onsite steam production
  • VECTO: Trendsetting product roadmap for truck tires

2030

  • 60% sustainable materials in flagship products
  • 20% waste reduction; 95% waste recycling rate
  • 20% energy and water reduction

2040

  • Carbon-neutral business for zero tail pipe emission vehicles

2050

  • 100% sustainable materials
  • 100% carbon-neutral supply chain
  • 100% renewing and recycling of our tires