Continental’s ContiTech group sector opened a new hydraulics production facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The plant supports ContiTech’s efforts to strengthen local supply chains, expand its manufacturing presence in the Americas, and advance its “in the region, for the region” strategy.
The grand opening event was attended by officials from the state of Aguascalientes, led by Governor Maria Teresa Jiménez Esquivel, alongside head of ContiTech group sector Philip Nelles, CFO Matthias Reinsberg, ContiTech USA CEO and head of business area industrial solutions Americas Andreas Gerstenberger, and employees. Members (customers) from the ContiTech Distributor Advisory Council were also in attendance to help celebrate the occasion. Their attendance reflected the significance of the new facility for the region’s economic development.
“The opening of this new plant marks a significant milestone in ContiTech’s ongoing commitment to serving customers across the Americas,” said Andreas Gerstenberger, CEO of ContiTech USA and Head of Business Area Industrial Solutions Americas. “We’re investing not only in technology and capacity, but also in people and in opportunities for mutual value creation with customers and partners.”
“With a highly skilled local workforce and a strong spirit of innovation, the Aguascalientes location gives us the foundation to deliver even greater value to our customers. This facility enables us to optimize lead times, reduce logistics dependencies and allow us to respond to customer needs faster and more flexibly.”
The 900,000-square-foot facility will produce hydraulic hoses for industrial and mobile applications, including construction, agriculture, mining and energy. Built with modern manufacturing technologies and a focus on efficient operations, the plant will supply locally engineered products to meet regional demand.
The new facility will work in coordination with ContiTech’s existing manufacturing site in Norfolk, Nebraska, to improve production flexibility and efficiency. Together, these locations will help ContiTech meet customer requirements by optimizing volume, technology use and lead times within a single regional network.
“The Aguascalientes plant represents the next level of operational capability for ContiTech,” said Tomas Kostenec, head of operations, at ContiTech Industrial Solutions Americas. “From the layout and automation systems to workforce training and process optimization, every aspect reflects our dedication to excellence and continuous improvement. This facility enhances our operational agility and ensures that we can meet customer expectations with precision and dependability.”
Eduardo Barros, head of plant management at the Aguascalientes facility, highlighted the pride and commitment of the local team: “This project has been built by an exceptional group of people who share a common vision to deliver world-class products made in our region. Our team’s expertise and passion are the driving forces behind this achievement, and we’re ready to make Aguascalientes a benchmark for innovation and performance within ContiTech’s global network.”
Event highlights
The Aguascalientes plant grand opening featured:
- Ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the official inauguration of the facility with participation from company leadership, employees and local dignitaries.
- Plant tours, offering guests to explore the state-of-the-art manufacturing floor and learned about the advanced technologies powering hydraulic hose production.
- Customer engagement opportunities to foster collaboration and showcased ContiTech’s newest investment in hydraulics production.
Continental develops and produces tire and mobility solutions for automotive, industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company reported sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and employs about 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
ContiTech is a global industrial supplier within the Continental group. The business develops and provides materials-based solutions for off-highway vehicles, rail and road transport, aviation, industrial equipment, food processing and furniture manufacturing. It employs about 39,000 people in more than 40 countries and reported sales of approximately 6.4 billion euros in 2024. ContiTech operates in major markets across Asia, Europe and North and South America.
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