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First All-New ContiTread Licensee Opens in SC
 DLS Retreading, Inc. will service South Carolina market with ContiTread retreaded
truck tires
Fort Mill, S.C. July 19, 2013. Representing an important milestone in Continental’s retreading
efforts, DLS Retreading, Inc. opened its doors today as the first all-new ContiTread™
licensed truck tire retreading facility in the U.S.
At a grand opening celebration at the company’s new 72,000 square foot facility in Fort Mill,
S.C., DLS Retreading announced its intention to service the South Carolina market with
retreaded truck tires made with Continental’s ContiTread flat precure treads, as well as
emergency road service, truck tire service and new Continental and General brand truck
tires. The facility features a 16,000 square foot retreading shop as well as 11 service docks,
and will eventually employ more than 50 workers.
Vice president and general manager Scott Snyder, a 25-year veteran of the truck tire and
retreading industry, said that the new facility could not have been created without the
partnership of Continental Tire the Americas’ Commercial Vehicle Tire business unit.
“We have truly worked together as a team and what makes this the most intriguing is that
Continental has taken a year to work with our family, providing resources and capital, to
make sure that we could get into this market successfully. I feel confident that with
Continental’s help, our company and ContiTreads are the perfect fit for this area,” Snyder
said.
Continental has a commitment to DLS Retreading to provide the engineering, marketing and
sales support needed to succeed in South Carolina, which is one of the fastest growing
economies in the southeast U.S., said Paul Williams, executive vice president for truck tires.
South Carolina was ranked tied for second highest real gross domestic product (GDP)
growth rate in the region for 2012, according to a June news release by the U.S. Department
of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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“We’ve been committed to help DLS Retreading with this new venture from the beginning.
Not only because they are close to our headquarters in Fort Mill, but more importantly,
because they understand the benefits of providing retreads that meet the needs of the
market with the same performance and designs as the new tires. DLS Retreading has been
a great ambassador already for Continental products, and we look forward to helping them
continue their success,” Williams said.
The DLS Retreading facility is the first of Continental’s licensees in the U.S. to be a
completely new retreading venture, with no pre-existing operations. According to Snyder,
what will ensure the company’s success as a start-up is its choice of flagship products,
Continental’s ContiTread retreads.
“Continental is a top tier truck tire, and everyone wants to try their solution of new tires with
matching retreads. Now we’re here to help prove to these local fleets, with Continental’s
support, that Continental is an excellent choice for their lifecycle needs,” Snyder said.
Highlights about the DLS Retreading, Inc. facility:
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Located in Lancaster County, S.C.
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Represents an investment of $2.5 million in capital and equipment
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Expected to employ at least 50 within four years
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Will eventually produce up to 200 retreaded truck tires daily
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72,000 square foot warehouse, including 16,000 square foot retread shop area
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Also includes new tire sales of Continental and General truck tires, tire service and
mobile service trucks
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Since January 2011, South Carolina has recruited more than $5 billion in capital
investment and more than 8,000 jobs in the automotive-related sector.
DLS Retreading, Inc. received economic incentive of fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with
Lancaster County for a five-year period beginning in 2013
For more information about becoming a Continental ContiTread licensee, visit
www.continental-truck.com
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With sales of €32.7 billion in 2012, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide.
As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis,
instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental
contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert
partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 173,000
employees in 46 countries.
As one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, with more than 42,000 employees, the Tire division
achieved sales of €9.7 billion in 2012. Today, the division has 22 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.
The Commercial Vehicle Tire business is one of the largest manufacturers of truck, bus and
commercial specialty tires worldwide.
Continental’s Tire Division is an Official Sponsor of the German DFB Cup, 2014 FIFA World CupTM in
Brazil and the UEFA EURO 2016TM in France.
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Communications Manager, Commercial Vehicle Tires
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
1830 MacMillan Park Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29707
Phone: 704-583-8564
Fax: 704-583-8737
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