Continental Tire The Americas to Strengthen Presence in Latin America
Company acquires majority shares of Compania Ecuatoriana del Caucho S.A. (ERCO).
Oliver Winschiers Named Managing Director, Continental Tire Canada
Jay Dhillon, who was acting managing director in Canada, will return to the U.S. to continue managing the Automotive Aftermarket and General Merchandise business of Continental Tire.
Continental Tire North America Dedicates New Headquarters
The new state-of-the-art, $11 million facility is a 75,000 square foot building which sits on 11.5 acres in northern Lancaster County, S.C.
Former Continental Tire Exec Joins IMI as VP of Sales
As vice president of sales, Deborah Whiton leads IMI’s national sales force and participates in the company’s product innovation process.
Continental Tire Unveils New Consumer Website
On the newly redesigned site, the company’s products are divided into easily-recognizable categories.
Continental Tire Launches ‘Ultimate Adventure II’ Sweepstakes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Back by popular demand, Continental Tire has launched the "Ultimate Adventure II" sweepstakes. As part of the new promotion, running Sept. 15 through Nov. 2, consumers who purchase four Continental-brand tires valued at $499 or more will receive a free Navigon GPS system. "The overwhelming response to the original Ultimate Adventure promotion
Continental Tire North America Invests $60 Million in Mt. Vernon Facility
Continental Tire North America (CTNA) will invest an additional $60 million in its Mt. Vernon, Ill., manufacturing plant over the next three years, bringing the total amount invested in the facility since 2006 to more than $220 million.
Continental Tire North America, Union Face Off Over Plant
Tensions in Charlotte, NC, are rising as the head of Continental Tire North America (CTNA) is saying the company may close its headquarters plant and the United Steelworkers (USW) is claiming the tiremaker hasn’t provided information to allow it to “develop a plan to salvage manufacturing at the Charlotte plant.”
Continental Tire Sponsors ‘Ultimate Road Trip’; Independent Truckers to Benefit from
Following the success of its inaugural “Ultimate Road Trip” in 2004, Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) announced it will sponsor the “Ultimate Road Trip II,” a rolling classroom featuring a series of educational seminars for drivers who own and operate their own trucks.
CTNA Drops Sponsorship of Continental Tire Bowl; Meineke Takes Over Sponsorship
Continental Tire North America (CTNA) has dropped its sponsorship of the Continental Tire Bowl, ending a three-year run as title sponsor after its contract with Raycom Sports ended Dec. 30, 2004. The Continental Tire Bowl, held in CTNA hometown of Charlotte, N.C., had been a showcase promotional event for the tiremaker. Meineke Car Care Centers, also based in Charlotte, signed on to take over title sponsorship of the event, which has been renamed the Meineke Car Care Bowl. Financial terms of the three-year contract were not disclosed.