This new facility will complement and increase Continental's existing manufacturing capacities within the region and generate more than 200 jobs in its first stage. With a total area of more than 85,000m², it will be ContiTech's largest location in Mexico, representing approximately the size of 12 soccer fields. The plant's construction is planned to begin in the second half of this year, with a start of operation expected in the second half of 2025.
"Strengthening our industry business in the Americas region is a focus for us," explained ContiTech executive board member Philip Nelles. "This investment is our answer to the demand and growth of the hydraulic hose market in the region and underlines our strategic approach to becoming the innovation leader and full-range supplier for hydraulic hoses. The new plant will allow us to further expand our hydraulics business with an extended portfolio of hoses for diverse key industries like agriculture, mining, construction, manufacturing, and energy."
Andreas Gerstenberger, head of Industrial Solutions Americas, added: "The hydraulic market is the largest hose and fittings market segment in our region. We have been in the hydraulic hose business for over half a century. With our new plant in Mexico, we will double our capacity in this field and address current and new customers in multiple industries, embracing our 'in the region, for the region' approach. Also, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure, including solar panels, process water reuse technologies, SmartFactory tools, and machinery with high automation and optimal energy utilisation, our new plant is perfectly prepared for additional expansion activities in the future."
The new facility will be Continental's 22nd plant in Mexico and the second in Aguascalientes. Continental's operations in the country produce and develop automotive components, rubber products, and tyres exported to different countries, employing more than 23,000 employees.
