Unrivalled Precision with Continental & Canadian Bearings

Founded in Hanover, Germany, in 1871 as Continental-Caoutchouc und Guttapercha Compagnie,Continental has built over 150 years of pioneering engineering in rubber technology, power transmission, and automotive safety. Starting with soft rubber goods and solid tires, the company quickly revolutionized mobility by developing the world’s first patterned tire tread in 1904, the detachable rim in 1908, and securing the patent for the tubeless tire in 1943. Over the decades, Continental expanded beyond tires into industrial rubber solutions, power transmission systems, fluid technology, and vehicle electronics. Today, it stands as one of the top five automotive suppliers globally, operating across 58 countries with over 190,000 employees and continuing to drive industry innovation through automated testing facilities like the Contidrom and sustainable, eco-friendly material developments.