Press Release
Continental and Schmitz Cargobull strengthen their longstanding collaboration
- Forthcoming introduction of the Conti Hybrid HT3 in the product portfolio of the original equipment manufacturer
- 30 years of collaboration with the German OEM Schmitz Cargobull
Hanover, November 19, 2015 Continental and Schmitz Cargobull are strengthening their longstanding collaboration by introducing the Conti Hybrid HT3 as a standard tire in the product portfolio of the leading truck trailer manufacturer. The Conti Hybrid HT3 is a specially developed trailer tire for use both on regional roads and highways and was launched in the spring of this year.
Continental and Schmitz Cargobull have been linked by a partnership lasting more than 30 years, during which Continental as a premium tire producer has become one of the trailer specialist's major suppliers. Peter Matzke, Head of OE Truck Tires at Continental remarks: “We are delighted that Schmitz Cargobull has included our Conti Hybrid HT3 in its original equipment manufacturing portfolio, further strengthening our longstanding collaboration.” A newly developed tread compound has increased the mileage of the Conti Hybrid HT3 compared with its predecessor, and has improved the tire's wet grip performance. In addition, the Conti Hybrid HT3 demonstrates excellent fuel efficiency thanks to optimized rolling resistance.
Schmitz Cargobull is Europe's leading manufacturer of truck trailers. The company, which specializes in the production of semitrailers for heavy trucks, is setting the standard for highly efficient transport solutions, partly due to its innovative manufacturing and intelligent production technologies.
Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated sales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 208,000 people in 53 countries.
The Tire division currently has 24 production and development locations worldwide. The broad product range and continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. As one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, with more than 47,000 employees, the Tire division achieved sales of €9.8 billion in 2014.
Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires is one of the worlds' biggest manufacturers of truck, bus, and special tires. The business unit is continually evolving from that of a purely tire manufacturing business to solution provider with a broad range of products, services, and solutions for commercial vehicle tires.
Photos and captions:
-Peter Matzke, Head of OETruck Tires at Continental
-Conti Hybrid HT3 trailer tire
-Schmitz Cargobull logo
Contact:Dr. Christiane Pfeiffer
Head of Communications
Commercial Vehicle Tires
Continental
Tire Division
Büttnerstraße 25, 30165 Hanover, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 511 938 2683
Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 2230
/ Thomas Recke
Manager Communications
Commercial Vehicle Tires
Continental
Tire Division
Büttnerstraße 25, 30165 Hanover, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 511 938 21813
Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 2230
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