Press Release
CeMAT 2016: Smart Solutions from Continental Improve
Efficiency and Safety in Intralogistics
 The solutions ContiPressureCheck™(CPC) and ContiFlexbox provide greater transparency in relation to their tires ─ live demonstration of ContiFlexbox at the trade fair
 Tires customized to individual needs: The company’s pneumatic and solid tires improve
the efficiency and safety of fleets and reduce operating costs
 Extensive material expertise results in customized drive and fluid solutions for industrial
vehicles and intralogistics systems
Hanover, February 2016. Customized, innovative, and smart solutions are among the current
trends in the area of intralogistics and supply chain management. At this year’s CeMAT from May
31 to June 3 in Hanover, the international automotive supplier Continental will be showcasing
smart solutions for intralogistics applications from its comprehensive portfolio. Among the highlights on the trade fair stand, shared by the Continental Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) business unit and the ContiTech division in hall 25, booth L11, are innovative, customized tire, drive,
and fluid solutions. Visitors will be able to experience many products live in three different areas of
the booth: “Tire Intelligence”, “Customized Solutions”, and “ContiTech”.
“Tire Intelligence” with ContiPressureCheck™ and ContiFlexbox
Under the motto “Tire Intelligence”, Continental CST is presenting two smart solutions that can be
used on all vehicle types in the area of intralogistics: the ContiPressureCheck™ system and the
ContiFlexbox telematics system. They allow drivers and fleet managers to manage fleets more
efficiently and safely while reducing the environmental impact.
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-2ContiPressureCheck™ continuously measures the air pressure and temperature of tires via sensors attached to the inside of the tire by means of a rubber container, thereby guaranteeing highprecision data. The values are transmitted wirelessly to a central control unit and transferred to a
display in the driver’s cab, giving the driver a constant overview of every tire – even when driving. If
the values change due to a gradual loss of pressure or a tire defect, the driver is warned by an
audible alarm. This early warning conserves the material, prevents tire damage, and thus minimizes downtimes. Furthermore, the rolling resistance is reduced as a result of having the correct tire
pressure, saving fuel, reducing CO2 emissions, and improving the running performance of the tires.
Particularly practical is the new “Handheld” measuring tool, with which the fleet manager can check
the tire pressure and temperature of the entire fleet in a very short time.
CPC can be complemented in future by the ContiFlexbox telematics solution, which will be available from 2017. It will facilitate the collection, displaying, and transmission of tire-related data to a
central server. The transmission of all values via WLAN or GSM to the server for analysis and processing will be possible. The development plan includes also the opportunity to forward the data to
mobile end devices as well as to the display in the driver’s cab. Visitors can experience the
ContiFlexbox-technology live at CeMAT thanks to a test setup.
“Customized Solutions”: tailored tire products for various industrial areas
From the chemical sector to the food industry, Continental CST offers a wide range of solid and
pneumatic tires that cater to the various needs and circumstances of different applications in the
area of material handling, thereby making it possible to cut costs. In the pneumatic tire segment,
the company has the TractorMaster and the ContiRT20 in its portfolio. The high-performance
TractorMaster will be available in the new 280/75 R 22.5 tire size from May 2016. The tire, which
is primarily designed for use on terminal tractors and trailers in ports, features very good traction,
wear-resistant tread compound, and excellent running performance. The ContiRT20 is suitable for
forklift trucks: It offers very good stability and durability as well as outstanding comfort and traction,
even on soft and uneven surfaces.
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-3In the solid tire segment, Continental CST presents the CS20 and the SC20 Mileage+. With its
double-L design and closed shoulder, the CS20 impresses with very smooth running characteristics, good traction, and outstanding lateral loads, leading to a high level of driving comfort and low
operating costs. Thanks to a rubber compound with short chain sulphur bridges, the
SC20 Mileage+ possesses excellent abrasion resistance, maximum ability to withstand damage
and cuts, and improved overall running performance. With the retreaded Conti LifeCycle™ solid
rubber tire, the Continental presents yet another special product from its portfolio.
Customized drive and fluid solutions from ContiTech
The enhanced Synchrodrive timing belts for lifting drives on storage and retrieval machines in
high-bay warehouses enable higher pallet weights, faster acceleration, and lifting heights of 30
meters and above. This is achieved with greater spacing of 20 millimeters instead of 14 between
the teeth. The high-performance belt is subject to less stretching in proportional terms when lifting
goods to very high levels – an advantage for the systems’ performance measures. Up to five metric
tons can be lifted with the Synchrodrive HTD 20M. The belt is especially long-lasting and lowmaintenance and it doesn’t need any lubrication. The Polyflat PU flat belt is a further solution for
maintenance-free drives in lifting. The steel-reinforced belts are extremely flexible and wearresistant.
ContiTech will also be showcasing many different applications ranging from hose components to
complex line systems with comprehensive material and process expertise within the intralogistics
industry. Modern CNC bending machines and measuring equipment make it possible to customize
the product precisely to each application and find the best solution for the customer.
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The ContiPressureCheck™ system uses sensors to continuously measure pressure and temperature within the tire.
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-4Continental CST_CeMAT 2016_ContiPressureCheck_Handheld.jpg
The handheld scanner allows fleet managers to check the tire pressure and temperature of the
entire fleet within a very short time.
Continental CST_CeMAT 2016_ContiFlexbox.jpg
The new ContiFlexbox telematics solution improves the safety and efficiency of vehicle fleets in all
industrial areas.
Continental CST_CeMAT 2016_Telematik-Loesung ContiFlexbox.jpg
The new telematics system consisting of ContiPressureCheck™ and ContiFlexbox will enable efficient fleet management by collecting, displaying, and transmitting tire-related data.
Continental CST_CeMAT 2016_TractorMaster.jpg
The high-performance TractorMaster radial tire will be available in the new 280/75 R 22.5 tire size
from May 2016.
Continental CST_CeMAT 2016_ContiRT20.jpg
The ContiRT20 features very good stability and durability as well as outstanding comfort and traction, even on soft and uneven surfaces.
Continental CST_CeMAT 2016_CS20.jpg
The CS20 guarantees a high level of driving comfort and low operating costs thanks to the doubleL design and closed shoulder.
Continental CST_CeMAT 2016_SC20 Mileage+.jpg
The SC20 Mileage+ has very good wear-resistance and is highly durable, which in turn guarantees
outstanding running performance.
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With the retreaded Conti LifeCycle™, Continental has a particularly sustainable and innovative
product in its portfolio.
Photos: Continental
ContiTech_PTG_CeMAT 2016_Hubantrieb_Riemen.jpg
The enhanced Synchrodrive HTD 20M belt for lifting drives on storage and retrieval machines in
high-bay warehouses, enables higher pallet weights, faster acceleration, and lifting heights of 30
meters and above.
Photo: LTW Intralogistics GmbH
Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner,
the international tire manufacturer, automotive supplier, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe,
comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2015, the corporation generated preliminary sales of
approximately €39.2 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire, and ContiTech.
Continental employs more than 208,000 people in 53 countries.
Today, the Tire Division has 24 production and development locations worldwide. The broad product range
and continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to cost-effective and ecologically efficient
mobility. As one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, in 2014 the tire division, with more than 47,000
employees, achieved sales of €9.8 billion.
Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of truck, bus, and special
tires. The business unit is continuously developing from being purely a tire manufacture to a solution provider
with a broad range of products, services, and solutions for commercial vehicle tires.
The ContiTech division is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. It develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Together with
U.S. company Veyance Technologies Inc., which was acquired at the beginning of 2015, ContiTech generated sales of approximately €5.4 billion (pro forma basis) in 2014 and currently employs approximately
43,000 people in 43 countries worldwide.
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-6Contact:
Ute Weiss
Communications/PR Manager
Commercial Specialty Tires
Antje Lewe
Spokeswoman
Head of Media and Public Relations
Continental
Phone.: +49 511 938-2131
E-mail: ute.weiss@conti.de
ContiTech AG
Phone: +49 511 938-1304
E-mail: antje.lewe@contitech.de
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