Continental AG is a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company founded on October 8, 1871, in Hanover, Germany, originally producing soft rubber products, coated fabrics, and solid tires for carriages and bicycles. Continental is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers and a major supplier of automotive technology components. The company's tire division produces tires for passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, bicycles, motorcycles, and industrial applications, with popular product lines including the PremiumContact, SportContact, VikingContact (winter), and CrossContact (SUV/off-road) ranges. Continental tires are renowned for their performance in independent testing, consistently ranking among the top performers in braking, wet handling, and overall safety. Beyond tires, Continental is a major Tier 1 automotive supplier, producing braking systems, powertrain components, electronic control units, sensors, interior electronics, and advanced driver assistance systems. The company's automotive technology division generates a significant portion of revenue and supplies virtually every major automaker globally. Continental operates approximately 400 locations across 57 countries and employs around 200,000 people. The company has been a pioneer in connected tire technology and sustainable rubber production, investing in dandelion rubber (Taraxagum) as an alternative to traditional rubber sources.
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