"Tires from Continental stand for high performance and premium quality. Since 1988, when Continental first started manufacturing operations in the U.S., we have strategically and consistently enhanced the manufacturing footprint to support growth in the American market. This is integral to our overall success,” said Jochen Etzel, CEO of Continental Tire the Americas. “Our manufacturing investments allow us to deliver premium products and services to customers and meet the U.S. market demand, creating continued value for all stakeholders," he added.

Continental’s U.S. tire manufacturing plants stand for both tradition and innovation. The Mt. Vernon plant produced its first tire in 1974 and has a product portfolio of both Passenger Light Truck Tires (PLT) and truck tires (TT); it employs a team of over 3,900. The Sumter plant, officially opened in 2014, employs approximately 1,300 employees and focuses on producing PLT tires. The newest Continental tire plant is located in Clinton.

It officially opened in 2019, employs around 700 people, and produces TT tires. Continental’s serves both original equipment and replacement customers from these plants. There are additional manufacturing locations in Aldora Mills, Barnesville, GA, which produces tire cords, and in Plymouth, Ind., where Hoosier produces racing tires.

Continental continues to be recognized nationally as an employer of choice. Most recently, the company was recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes for the eighth time. Continental was also named as one of the World’s Top Companies for Women by Forbes in 2023. These acknowledgments underscore Continental's inclusive culture globally, reinforcing its position as a leading tire manufacturer and provider of stable, appealing career prospects.