Continental introduces Extreme Duty Poly-V belt
Continental has introduced the new Extreme Duty Poly-V belt for the North American heavy-duty aftermarket. “This belt will be offered in 90 new parts numbers designed for the class 6-8 heavy-duty trucks in the aftermarket,” said Tom Lee, Continental’s marketing manager for North American aftermarket products. “Currently we are offering the belts in eight, 10
Continental invests a majority stake in Zonar
Continental has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in fleet management technology provider Zonar. The contract has been signed but remains subject to final approval of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice. Zonar, headquartered in Seattle, Wash., employs a staff of more than 300. With the investment in Zonar by Continental, the
Continental launches Ameristeel tire line
Continental Tire the Americas is launching a new line of commercial vehicle tires, which will be known as Ameristeel by General Tire. “We’re very excited to offer a line of products for our customers who want a balance of both affordability and performance to suit their needs,” said Alex Chmiel, marketing director for commercial vehicles tires
Continental to offer new line of silicone hose elbows
Continental Corp. is now offering SAE certified silicone hose elbows that exceed OE specifications for the North American market. “Engine temperatures in newer heavy-duty engines can run extremely high,” said Brent Lloyd, the heavy-duty channel manager for Continental division ContiTech. “These Continental hose elbows compliment what we already offer on SAE radiator hose products and
Continental highlights VDO RoadLog thermal printer
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket highlights the thermal printer built into all VDO RoadLog ELDs and ELD Plus units, which will eliminate the possible need to dismount the ELD and hand the device to an inspection officer outside of the cab, according to the company. According to Alexis Capelle, Continental Corp.’s ELD program manager: “Having
Continental to build new plant in Mississippi
Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires has selected a site in Mississippi for a new plant, and has reached an agreement with the state of Mississippi to purchase a site for the construction of a commercial vehicle tire plant. Continental has committed for a long term investment totaling approximately $1.4 billion and employing 2,500 people when the plant reaches
Continental expands VDO OEM direct parts program
Continental Commercial Vehicles andd Aftermarket has expanded its recently launched VDO OEM Direct Parts Program to include new water pumps and flex fuel sensors. The program also includes air actuators, electronic throttle valves, fuel injectors and fuel modules as well as MAF and MAP sensors. VDO temperature controlling water pumps are designed to provide precise engine
Continental, CMC Tire partner to expand retreading network
CMC Tire Inc. and Continental Tire’s Commercial Vehicle Tire group have partnered up and celebrated this partnership with the opening of their first commercial tire retread facility in Las Vegas. During the grand opening celebration held at the company’s new 25,000 sq.-ft. facility, CMC Tire announced its intention to service both southern Utah and the greater Las
Navistar selects Continental Tires as standard equipment for all vehicles
Navistar Inc. and Continental Tire the Americas LLC announced that the two companies have signed a letter of intent for a five-year supply agreement that Continental tires will be the standard tire offering on all International brand medium-duty, severe service and heavy-duty trucks, and all IC Bus brand school buses. “Continental tires are well-regarded by customers
Continental launches new on-/off-road tire for use in severe service applications
Continental Tire the Americas’ Commercial Vehicle Tire group has launched the new HDC1 HT for the U.S. and Canadian markets. This on/off- road drive tire was developed to deliver traction and durability in severe service applications such as construction, mining, oil fields and logging. With Continental’s new generation of truck tires being built on the