Continental, the world's leading auto parts supplier, held its 20th anniversary celebration in Tianjin on July 3. Local government officials and the management of the Continental Group participated in the event and celebrated the achievements of the 20 years with the employees of the Continental Group in Tianjin. At the celebration, Continental also held an online ceremony for the new mechatronics production line, which is invested in the gearbox control business unit, to serve the future. The production line of this production line means that Continental will be able to operate in China. Enter new business areas.
“The integrated mechatronics production line is in operation to explain our strategic objectives – to maximize the localization of the entire value chain, close to customers and the market.” Continental Group Executive Board Member, China President and CEO Dr. Kang Ruifan As stated at the celebration, "To the mainland group, today is not only a milestone, but also a new starting point."
“Based on the strategy of continuously introducing innovative technologies in the gearbox market, as early as 2001, the gearbox control business unit of the Continental Powertrain Division began to study the competitiveness of plastics in the application of products and the management of molds. A lot of preparation work has been done,” said Jerome Worbs, global head of integrated mechatronics systems. “In 2014, we started manufacturing plastic molds in Nuremberg, Germany, and established a process R&D center. Just one year later, we were officially in China. Put into production and make all the preparations for serving local customers."
The integrated mechatronics product is a high-precision metal-plastic composite integrated with an electronic system, which has the advantages of light weight, miniaturization and stable quality. This investment by Continental not only brings the production line, but also the ability to design, mold and process development. Continental's gearbox control unit will be able to produce sensor assemblies, lead frame contact modules and other products locally.
Oswald Kold, general manager of Continental Automotive Systems (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., believes that this production line adds another dimension to the Tianjin plant. “The Tianjin plant is one of the most important central electronics factories of the Continental Group. Since its opening in 1995, we have achieved rapid development following the market. The integrated mechatronics production line is another top level that the Continental Group brings to Tianjin. production line."
After entering Tianjin for 20 years, the Tianjin factory played an important role in the development of the Continental Group in China:
1995 – Motorola Automotive Electronics Division builds factory in Tianjin 1997 – Motorola Automotive Electronics moved to the affluent plant of Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, the first batch of products delivered to customers in 2006 – Continental Group acquired Motorola's automotive electronics business; established Continental Automotive Systems ( Tianjin) Co., Ltd.; Body and Safety Business Unit Product Launched 2007 – Infotainment and Intelligent Communication Business Unit Product Vehicle Synchronous Controller Launched; Transmission Control Business Unit Product Launched 2009 – Infotainment and Intelligent Communication Business Unit Product Car Navigation Mass Production 2010 – The first million transmission control unit was launched in Tianjin; the second main product of the transmission control business unit was launched in Tianjin 2011 – Tianjin factory established Continental China's first lean production training center 2012 – Hybrid and electric The car business unit product was put into production; Tianjin Industrial New Warehouse Building 2014 – The 8,888,888 gearbox control unit developed the intelligent technology for passenger and cargo transportation in the Continental Group of Jinxia Line. As an international auto parts supplier, tire manufacturer and reliable industrial partner, Continental provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, unique and affordable solutions. In 2014, the Group's chassis and safety, body electronics, powertrain, tires and ContiTech's five divisions achieved sales of approximately €34.5 billion. Continental currently has approximately 200,000 employees in 53 countries around the world. Continental's operations in China began in 1994 and have now established successful partnerships with all of China's key customers. Continental currently has 25 production outlets and 15 R&D centers in China, with more than 23,000 employees. Continental's five divisions offer a variety of solutions tailored to the Chinese market.
The Powertrain Division develops and produces innovative and efficient system solutions for automotive powertrain systems to help reduce vehicle fuel consumption. Its broad portfolio covers gasoline and diesel injection systems, engine management and transmission control, including sensors and actuators, exhaust aftertreatment technology, fuel supply systems and components, and components and systems for hybrid and electric drives. The Powertrain Division has approximately 34,500 employees worldwide and achieved record sales of approximately 6.5 billion Euros in 2014.

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