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A review of 140 years of dynamic development

Continental's history since the beginnings in 1871

1997 - 2010

1998: Acquisition of a US company's Automotive Brake and Chassis unit, the core of which is Alfred Teves GmbH in Frankfurt.

1971 - 1995

1971: Europe's largest hose manufacturing facilities are set up at the Korbach plant. The entire hose production is transferred from Hanover to Korbach.

1926 - 1967

1952: Continental adds M+S tyres for winter driving to its range of conventional tyres.

1871 - 1926

1871: Continental-Caoutchouc- und Gutta-Percha Compagnie is founded in Hanover as a joint stock company. Manufacturing at the main factory includes soft rubber products, rubberized fabrics, solid tyres for carriages and bicycles.