#AAPEX: Continental Expands Elite Timing Belt Kits
Continental said it has expanded its lineup of timing belt kits designed to deliver Elite OE Solutions Technology. “This expanded offering of Elite branded kits will provide customized solutions for the warehouse distributor, professional repair technician and consumer,” said Tom Lee, Continental’s marketing manager for North American aftermarket products. “Our portfolio will expand from two
Continental Debuts ‘Elite’ Aftermarket Brand
Continental launched its new Elite premium aftermarket brand for North American markets at this week’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). The new brand will label and identify Continental’s aftermarket products that include automotive parts, heavy-duty truck parts, power sports and outdoor power equipment products, as well as all of its aftermarket timing products, hoses and
Continental Achieves 1 Million Retread Milestone
On Oct. 29 near 1 p.m., Continental set a new record of 1 million retreads at its ContiLifeCycle facility located in Morelia, in the Mexican state of Michoacán. The ContiLifeCycle plant, which began operations Dec. 1, 2010, serves the markets of Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Guatemala, Ecuador, Mexico, Spain, Peru and
Continental Introduces Convenient Belt Product Display Kit
Continental said its new Elite branded Belt Product Display Kit contains 16 12-in.-sized belt samples representing the automotive, industrial, outdoor power equipment, sport and heavy-duty truck markets in North America. “This product briefcase is for anyone who sells Continental Elite automotive or heavy-duty belts,” said Tom Lee, Continental’s marketing manager for its North American aftermarket
Conti Partners with CMC Tire for Retread Facility
CMC Tire Inc. and Continental Tire the Americas’ commercial vehicle tire group partnered to open a commercial tire retread facility in Las Vegas. “The partnership is critical for our aggressive growth plans and is perfectly aligned with ContiLifeCycle’s aggressive growth strategy,” said Mike Morast, co-owner of CMC Tire. “With all new equipment that includes the
Inter City Retreading Joins ContiLifeCycle Network
Inter City Retreading Inc., an affiliate of Inter City Tire and Auto Center Inc., has joined Continental Tire the Americas ContiLifeCycle dealership network. Inter City Retreading will now offer Continental’s ContiTread brand of retreaded truck tires to throughout New Jersey and parts of New York. Elizabeth, N.J.-based Inter City Tire and Auto Center Inc. has
VDO REDI-Sensor Program Expands
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has expanded the VDO REDI-Sensor Program with the VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application Rubber Snap-in Sensor, P/N SE10001HPR. “Just like the original metal clamp-in REDI-Sensor (SE10001HP), our new rubber snap-in stem version is ready to install right out of the box and pre-programmed to fit popular domestic and Asian vehicles. REDI-Sensor is
Continental to Expand Contidrom Test Center
Continental AG will expand its Contidrom testing and development center near Hannover, Tyres & Accessories reported. T&A said the expansion will focus on expanding wet handling test capacities and is expected to be completed in two years in time for the 50th anniversary of Contidrom. Currently, about 11,000 tire tests are conducted at Contidrom every
Conti Helping S.C. Flood Recovery
Continental AG has donated $100,000 and Continental Tire the Americas has given $15,000 to the American Red Cross to assist in recovery efforts following the recent flooding in South Carolina. “It is incredibly important that we help each other during difficult circumstances,” said Jochen Etzel, CEO of Continental Tire the Americas. “The time and resources
Conti Offers Fall Rebate Program
Continental Tire the Americas has kicked off a fall rebate promotion—“Today’s Detour.” Between now and Nov. 2, consumers who purchase four qualifying Continental passenger or light truck tires will receive a $70 prepaid Visa card. All tires must be purchased in a single transaction to be eligible for the rebate promotion. All redemptions must be
Conti OE on Navistar Vehicles
Navistar Inc. has selected Continental Tire the Americas as the standard equipment provider for all of its vehicles for the next five years. The two companies have signed a Letter of Intent for a five-year supply agreement where Continental tires will be OE on International brand medium-duty, severe service and heavy-duty trucks and all IC
Conti Offers New On/Off Road Commercial Option
Continental Tire the Americas has released a new on/off road commercial tire for the North American market—the HDC1 HT. The tire was designed for use in severe service applications such as construction, mining, oil fields and logging, the company said. “We anticipate those who depend on their trucks to operate every day in mud, snow,
