Continental’s power transmission products plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary. Built in 1999, Planta Contitech Chihuahua manufactures power transmission belts for a wide range of applications including the agricultural, construction and white line (home appliances) industries, as well as the automotive aftermarket. The history of the plant began in 1998, when the…
Continental introduces new select ContiCleat conveyor belts for steep inclines
Continental has introduced Select ContiCleat, a versatile conveyor belt for steep inclines and the most grueling conveyor applications. “This is a very versatile belt, and can convey products whether you are dealing with steep inclines or simply need extra support to move material,” said Chris Marchant, product manager for conveyor belting. “We offer a wide […]
Continental introduces Synchrochain carbon belts at 2016 PTDA summit
Continental has introduced at the Power Transmission Distributor’s Association (PTDA) Summit, Conti Synchrochain Carbon power transmission belts for a variety of applications and industries. “Conti Synchrochain Carbon is the strongest synchronous belt that Continental offers,” said Brent Holstine, product specialist, power transmission products. “It uses ultra high strength polyurethane and carbon cord to deliver more […]
Continental introduces lighter-weight Conti Texsteel conveyor belting at NIBA Convention
Continental has introduced at the 2016 NIBA Convention, Conti Texsteel, an aramid textile reinforced line of conveyor belting for applications where high strength, low elongation and lighter weight are essential. Conti Texsteel, exclusive from Continental Select, is a very specific line of lightweight conveyor belting designed to provide belt strengths of a steel cord belt […]
ContiTech Expands Partnership with Applied Industrial Technologies
ContiTech announced that Applied Mexico, has completed a product changeover to ContiTech as a primary supplier in Mexico for industrial hoses, hydraulics, power transmission belts, and certain other products. Applied Mexico is one of the largest industrial distribution networks in Mexico, with 22 facilities that provide industrial products for maintenance, repair and operational needs. Most […]
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Continental adds wholesaler Tompkins Industries to network
Tompkins Industries, one of North America’s largest sources of hydraulic adapters and fluid power products, has agreed to distribute Continental hydraulic products. “Tompkins is a well-respected wholesaler of…
New rubber track from ContiTech for toughest applications
Robust and high-performance: Continental Trackman is a world-leading brand of rubber tracks for the agricultural and construction sectors. ContiTech is now launching a re-designed rubber track to the…
Resistant ECO2 air actuators open up new applications
ContiTech has extended its air actuator product range: The company is the first manufacturer in the world to offer air actuators made of an ECO compound with improved…
ContiTech celebrates first year in North America
After one year of operating under the Continental umbrella, the U.S.-based home of ContiTech continues to grow and refine its businesses. “It has been an exciting first year…
ContiTech introduces visionary conveyor-belt monitoring process
ContiTech has introduced ContiAlert, a unique conveyor-belt monitoring process that allows users to see belt wear in real time. “A red bonding layer below the top cover is…
ContiTech plant announces $7.2M expansion
ContiTech has announced a $7.2M expansion of its industrial hose plant in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, responding to the increasing demand for industrial hoses in the NAFTA region. “We have…
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ContiTECH CEO speaks about environmental responsibility
With a focus on social and environmental responsibility, Jim Hill, CEO of ContiTech NAFTA Region said to a group of hose manufacturers that the key to long-term success…
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Longest endless timing belts help propel hovercraft
In two new hovercrafts, the British manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork relies on timing belts with carbon tensile from ContiTech Power Transmission Group. At 5,502 mm (216.6 in.) and 4,956 mm (195.1 in.), they are some of the longest endless polyurethane belts that have ever been produced. They drive the propellers and turbines of the giant hovercrafts,…
Hannover Messe: ContiTech Presents Technological Highlights for Industrial Applications
New technologies, new materials, new products: ContiTech will be bringing numerous innovations to the 2015 Hannover Messe trade fair, where it will have two stands this year. At the corporate stand in Hall 6 (Stand F18), it will be all about the process and materials expertise of the rubber and plastics specialist and its added-value…
Overcoming Limits in Vertical Conveying
Continuous vertical conveying has its challenges, notably the efficient use of space. White County Coal (WCC) mine in Carmi, Ill., chose the POCKETLIFT vertical conveyor because it helped to double the conveying output in the mine without the need to sink a conveyance shaft with standard dimensions. Instead, the new shaft measures nearly 12 ft…
ContiTech Offers Air Actuators with ATEX Certification
ContiTech North America is pleased to announce that air actuators with ATEX certification have been added to its product portfolio in the NAFTA region. The new product offering…
Continental Strengthens Industrial Business via Significant Acquisition
Continental will expand its global industrial business via a significant acquisition: The international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer and industrial partner headquartered in Hanover, Germany, announced that it has…
ContiTech Offers New XXL Actuators for Industrial Applications
ContiTech North America is pleased to announce that a new air spring product offering is available for its industrial customers in the NAFTA region. ContiTech’s existing C-series now…