Consistent with Continental’s global manufacturing approach of building “in the region, for the region,” the Aguascalientes facility will serve regional markets with products engineered and produced locally to meet the specific demands of regional customers (Figure 2).
Nelles added, “Innovation has been at our core from the very beginning, and this new plant demonstrates our ongoing commitment to delivering smarter, faster and more resilient solutions. By expanding our manufacturing footprint in the Americas, we are not only strengthening supply-chain resilience and reducing lead times, but we are also reinforcing our role as a trusted, responsive partner for our customers throughout the region.”
Andreas Gerstenberger, CEO of ContiTech USA and head of business area industrial solutions Americas, added: “We are ready to lead in this segment. This new plant reflects our commitment to both innovation and proximity. With our customers increasingly looking for responsive and innovative solutions, we are proud to deliver with local production, advanced technology and a skilled workforce. More than just expanding our footprint, this investment is about creating mutual value with our customers, partnering closely to help them succeed in their own markets. By placing customer needs at the center of everything we do, we aim to be their first choice for material-driven solutions now and in the future.”
The Aguascalientes plant will work in close alignment with ContiTech’s existing manufacturing facility in Norfolk, Nebraska, offering production flexibility, increased responsiveness and operational efficiency. Together, the two locations are designed to help ContiTech meet the ever-changing needs of customers by balancing volume, technology and lead time across a coordinated regional network. The company plans to ramp up production gradually, with customer deliveries expected to begin in Q4 2025.
