Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is once again fielding a formidable line-up of athletes for the action-packed Corporate Triathlon Challenge taking place in Port Elizabeth on Saturday 1 April 2017. Continental-backed triathletes have dominated this event for the past two years, taking gold last year in all three categories: the men's and women's races, as well as the team challenge. The intention is to continue this winning streak on the event, which is the precursor to the … [Read more...] about Going for Gold at 2017 Corporate Triathlon Challenge
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A record 3 045 participants and 31% growth over past five years
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) concluded its first event as the joint title sponsor of The Herald Continental Cycle Tour with record levels of participation across all races. A total of 3 045 riders competed in the 2017 Cycle Tour, which introduced a new format for the 32nd edition with the action split over two weekends for the first time - a popular move that allowed cyclists to compete in multiple events, including the mountain bike, team relay and road races. Continental's … [Read more...] about A record 3 045 participants and 31% growth over past five years
2017 Tire Manufacturer of the Year
On 16 February at the Tire Technology Expo 2017, staged in Hanover from February 14-16, Continental was honored by trade journal "Tire Technology International" with its Tire Manufacturer of the Year award, first presented in 2008. With this award, the high-caliber panel of 27 judges, including experts from Europe, Japan, India and the United States, honored the investments that Continental has initiated over the past twelve months. "We are very excited about this award because it appreciates … [Read more...] about 2017 Tire Manufacturer of the Year
New co-sponsor for 2017 Herald Cycle Tour
On 9 November 2016 Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is announced its partnership with The Herald newspaper in Port Elizabeth as joint title sponsor for The Herald Continental Cycle Tour for the next three years. The 2017 race will be the 32nd edition of The Herald Cycle Tour, the second oldest cycling classic in South Africa and the biggest in the Eastern Cape, incorporating road, mountain bike and children's races. It is scheduled to take place over two weekends, starting on Sunday 19 … [Read more...] about New co-sponsor for 2017 Herald Cycle Tour
High School Quiz tests general knowledge
Port Elizabeth: The 2016 Continental Tyre High Schools Quiz in Nelson Mandela Bay - tagged on social media as #ContiQuiz - took place at Victoria Park High School recently with 20 teams doing friendly trivia battle for bragging rights and great prizes. The tough questions posed by Quizmaster Daron Mann from Algoa FM covered topics such as South African History, Science & Nature, Art & Literature and Current Affairs, as well as a category dedicated exclusively to road and tyre safety … [Read more...] about High School Quiz tests general knowledge
Corporate Ironman Dream Team
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is fielding its largest and most competitive line-up of athletes yet in the Vodacom Algoa FM Corporate Thriathlon Challenge, which takes place in Port Elizabeth on Saturday 9 April 2016. The Continental 'dream team' comprises 30 three-person teams, along with nine of the country's top triathletes, as they aim to dominate this year's event that comprises a 380 m sea swim, an 18 km cycle and a 4.2 km beachfront run. "The Corporate Triathlon Challenge, … [Read more...] about Corporate Ironman Dream Team
Award for one of our region’s leading employers
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has been recognised as a leading employer, investor and exporter by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, earning a 'Top Achiever' Award from the municipality during its Top 50 Company Awards, held today in conjunction with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC). The awards ceremony, hosted by Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan, acknowledged the key role that business plays in the economic prosperity and growth of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, … [Read more...] about Award for one of our region’s leading employers
Continental posts good performance in challenging environment
The global Continental Corporation can look back at a successful fiscal 2015. With sales of about 39.2 billion Euros and an adjusted EBIT margin of 11.7 percent, the technology company comfortably achieved its targets for the year. "In 2015, we continued to generate profitable growth in a generally challenging environment. Market growth in Europe and the U.S.A. helped us to compensate for slower growth in China, major recessions in Russia and Brazil, and the decline in industrial business, … [Read more...] about Continental posts good performance in challenging environment
9 Mega Watts of power saved per hour
Summerstrand can breathe a little easier now as those 9 Megawatts of power represents the average electricity consumption of approximately 4 500 households. And Summerstrand just happened to be the suburb used as a comparison by Wayne Brown, General Manager of Manufacturing at CTSA. As part of its continuous drive to reduce energy costs in the face of the ever-increasing price of electricity, Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has installed a new coal boiler house. This project, initiated … [Read more...] about 9 Mega Watts of power saved per hour
100 Years of Adventure
Port Elizabeth - Tradition-rich US tyre brand General Tire is celebrating its centenary. The company traces its origins to Akron, Ohio, where William F. O'Neill and his partner Winfred E. Fouse had the idea of producing superior-quality tyres. At the time, there were more than 300 companies making tyres in the USA. But unlike their competitors, the two partners put their faith in high quality from the outset and initially focused on the truck marke. They pioneered an oversized pneumatic … [Read more...] about 100 Years of Adventure
Raising awareness and funds for community projects around the world
Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Continental Tyre South Africa is supporting the African leg of the unique '7 Mila Miglia Lontano' (7 000 Miles Away) global travel project that aims to raise awareness of humanitarian issues and raise funds for community projects. The third stage of the 7 000 Miles Away (7MML) initiative, which is hosted on the www.7milamiglialontano.com website, is currently underway. The project originally started in 2009, but recommenced in 2012. "The third and final leg, … [Read more...] about Raising awareness and funds for community projects around the world
103 000 km on One Set of Tyres
Port Elizabeth - The General Tire range of tyres has a solid reputation for superb all-round performance and durability. And one Cape Town driver has confirmed the brand's exceptional longevity by clocking up an astonishing 103 000 km on a single set of Grabber 4x4 tyres. Lodi van Deventer from Brackenfell, Cape Town, reached this remarkable milestone after three years with the General Grabber AW 265/70 R16 tyres fitted on his Toyota Fortuner. "Most people find it hard to believe that I … [Read more...] about 103 000 km on One Set of Tyres
East London couple win 2012 Continental Milligan Vintage Trial
Colin and Anne Meyer from East London emerged as the winners of the 43rd Continental Milligan Vintage Trial, which finished on Thursday 14 June 2012 at the Fish River Sun near Port Alfred. The fourth and final day of the sealed odometer classic rally saw the competition becoming rather intense - particularly after day three's results were cancelled due to heavy rain. Nevertheless, with clear skies and an entertaining 160 km route for the final leg, the competitors aimed for ultimate timing … [Read more...] about East London couple win 2012 Continental Milligan Vintage Trial
Rain and Inquisitive Traffic Officials Hold Drivers Up
Organisers of the Milligan decided that the results from day three of the 2012 Continental Milligan vintage Trial would not count as a result of the heavy rains and numerous other delays experienced on the route. Despite an entertaining 120 km drive lined up for the day, the region was lashed with heavy rain overnight, which continued intermittently throughout the morning's stage, thus making the drive to East London particularly treacherous. The situation was further exacerbated by … [Read more...] about Rain and Inquisitive Traffic Officials Hold Drivers Up
Port Elizabeth Pair Score Major Triumph in their Minor
A mere six points separate the top two competitors at the end of the second day on the 2012 Continental Milligan Vintage Trial. The sealed odometer classic rally set off from the Fish River Sun at 08:30 on 12 June, taking the teams along the outskirts of Port Alfred, through Bathurst and on to Grahamstown on the undulating, bumpy and characteristically scenic R67. Following the tea stop at the Grahamstown Golf Club, the route briefly joined the N2 towards Port Elizabeth before deviating … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Pair Score Major Triumph in their Minor
