Continental Inaugurates Expansion of its Tire Plant in Rayong, Thailand
Continental inaugurated the expansion of its tire plant in Rayong, Thailand, adding 3 million tires annual capacity and creating 600 jobs.
- >300 million euros
- 3 million
- 600
What Happened
Continental has officially opened the expansion of its tire plant in Rayong, Thailand, with an investment exceeding 300 million euros. The expansion adds annual capacity of 3 million passenger car and light truck tires and creates 600 new jobs. The event also marks the launch of local radial motorcycle tire production at the facility.
>300 million euros
Equivalent to 13 billion Thai Baht.
The Rayong plant uses state-of-the-art technology and automation to supply high-quality tires across the Asia-Pacific region. It operates rooftop, carport, and floating photovoltaic systems with a combined capacity of approximately 6.7 megawatts, and has reduced water consumption per unit by over 70%. The plant also produces premium tires that meet electric vehicle requirements.
“With this expansion, we are further strengthening our footprint in Asia-Pacific to deliver locally produced premium car and motorcycle tires to our customers.”
Why this matters
The expansion boosts Continental's ability to meet rising tire demand in Asia-Pacific and marks the start of local radial motorcycle tire production, strengthening its regional manufacturing footprint.
Terms in This Story
- radial tire
- A tire design where the cord plies are arranged at 90 degrees to the direction of travel, offering better flexibility and heat dissipation.
- IATF
- International Automotive Task Force, a group that sets quality standards for automotive suppliers.
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