Continental announced, together with the governor of Aguascalientes, the construction of a new hydraulic hose plant in Mexico for industrial purposes. The planned investment of approximately $90 million is one of the biggest investments for Continental’s Group Sector ContiTech in 2024, the company said.

The construction of the plant will commence in the second half of 2024, with a start of operation expected in the second half of 2025.

The new facility will complement and increase Continental’s existing manufacturing capacities within the region and will generate in its first stage more than 200 jobs, according to the company. With a total area of more than 85,000 m2, it will be ContiTech’s largest location in Mexico, representing approximately the size of 12 soccer fields.

“Strengthening our industry business in the Americas region is a focus for us,” said Philip Nelles, member of Continental’s Executive Board for the Group Sector ContiTech. “This investment is our answer to the demand and growth of the hydraulic hose market in the region and underlines our strategic approach to become the innovation leader and full range supplier for hydraulic hoses. The new plant will allow us to further expand our hydraulics business with an extended portfolio of hoses for diverse key industries like agriculture, mining, construction, manufacturing and energy.”

The new facility will be Continental’s 22nd plant in Mexico and the second in the state of Aguascalientes. Continental’s operations in the country produce and develop automotive components, rubber products and tires and are exported to different countries, occupying more than 23,000 employees.