Hanover, Germany \u2013 Continental was once again named \u201cTire Manufacturer of the Year\u201d at this year\u2019s Tire Technology Awards for Innovation and Excellence. The independent jury cited the company\u2019s introduction of new tire technologies, innovative measuring methods and continuous improvements to its production processes as setting new industry benchmarks. Continental also received the \u201cEnvironmental Achievement of the Year \u2013 Manufacturing\u201d award for the work it has done to reduce water withdrawal per metric ton of product in its tire production. The awards were presented by an independent panel of experts during the Tire Technology Expo on March 3 in Hanover. Launched in 2008, the awards are considered among the most important independent honors in the international tire industry. Continental has now been voted \u201cManufacturer of the Year\u201d five times, including last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTires are our passion. We are committed to optimizing them and making our manufacturing processes even more advanced and resource-efficient,\u201d says Edwin Goudswaard, head of Research and Development at Continental Tires. \u201cOur greatest strength is our global team, working together closely to develop highly creative and innovative solutions. The jury honored this very special commitment. And I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all our colleagues for their remarkable dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jury highlights innovation and sustainabilityThe jury highlighted several developments that Continental drove forward in 2025. These included the use of synthetic rubber derived from more sustainable sources, such as for example pyrolysis oil made from end-of-life tires or used cooking oil. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Technical University of Braunschweig, Continental has developed an innovative method for analyzing tire wear particles. This method uses a specially adapted vacuum device mounted behind a drive wheel, which \u2013 together with advanced particle sensors \u2013 enables the detection of even the finest airborne particles behind the wheels and at other points on the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The VanContact A\/S Eco was honored as well, becoming the first van tire to achieve the top \u201cA\u201d rating in all three categories of the EU tire label: rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise. The jury also recognized Continental\u2019s joint project with the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to support the responsible sourcing of natural rubber in Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continental also receives \u201cEnvironmental Achievement of the Year \u2013 Manufacturing\u201d awardBetween 2020 and 2025, Continental\u2019s Tires group sector reduced its water withdrawal per metric ton of product at all production sites by more than ten percent, saving a total of 197 million liters of water. This reduction was achieved in part through advanced filtration and membrane technologies, which allowed the company to reuse about 90 percent of its wastewater after treatment. Continental is taking a holistic approach to water management, systematically optimizing processes relating to heating, cooling and cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWater is a valuable resource. Our continued progress in reducing consumption at our plants demonstrates how effective our approach is,\u201d says Henning M\u00fchlenstedt, head of Future Technologies and Sustainable Infrastructure at Continental Tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
External assessments further underscore this commitment. The independent organization CDP recently awarded Continental a \u201cB\u201d rating for water management in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eighteenth edition of the Tire Technology International AwardsThe Tire Technology Awards for Innovation and Excellence have been presented as part of the Tire Technology Expo in Hanover each spring for the last 18 years. The prizes span 11 categories honoring the latest innovations in tire technology and major advances on the road to a more sustainable tire industry. The award ceremony is organized by the trade magazine \u201cTire Technology International.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source : rubberworld.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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