Press Release
Continental Introduces Expanded Offering of Elite Branded
Timing Belt Kits for North American Market
 Continental Elite Pro Series, Pro Series Plus timing belt kits with new 100,000 mile
comprehensive guarantee
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2015 – Continental, a leading worldwide manufacturer of automotive
aftermarket products, has introduced to the North American market an expanded offering of timing
belt kits designed to deliver Elite OE Solutions Technology.
“This expanded offering of Elite branded kits will provide customized solutions for the warehouse
distributor, professional repair technician and consumer,” said Tom Lee, Continental’s marketing
manager for North American aftermarket products. “Our portfolio will expand from two to four lines
and provide the market with import and domestic solutions for early and late model vehicles.”
Available January 2016, Continental’s tiered line of Elite timing belt kits will include,
 Elite Pro Series Plus kit with OE quality components, water pump, cam and balance shaft seals,
and The Pro Series Guarantee
 Elite Pro Series kit with OE quality components, water pump and The Pro Series Guarantee
 Elite Series kit with water pump
 Elite kit without water pump
“In all, more than 550 SKUs will be available covering more than 8,300 applications,” said Lee.
According to Lee, “On average, it takes about two to four hours to complete a timing belt repair
whether professional repair technicians replace just the belt or all the corresponding parts at the
same time. Since the time and difficulty is already allocated to do the repair, the return on labor
hours is greater when changing the entire timing belt component system.”
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For that reason, Continental Elite Pro and Pro Series Plus timing belt kits come complete with all
the synchronous parts needed to do a timing belt repair quickly and efficiently. Professional repair
technicians only need one box to do the entire job, and drivers enjoy a safe and reliable product
that stands the test of time.
From the belt to the tensioner and/or idler, all Continental Elite Timing Belt Kits contain OE-quality
components for more than 8,300 applications. “Many of our kits exceed OEM quality
specifications,” Lee said. “In addition, with more than 550 belt kits to choose from, we offer the
widest program coverage in the market and a new guarantee program that matches the
manufacturer's service interval up to 100,000 miles.”
The kits are available for domestic and import applications. For additional information, go to
www.thequietbelt.com.
Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the
international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provide sustainable, safe, comfortable,
individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated sales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five
divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 205,000
people in 53 countries.
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.
Contacts for Media
North America:
Anthony DiGiacobbe
Marketing Communications Director
ContiTech NAFTA, Industry
703 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd.
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Phone: (330) 664-7124
Mobile: (330) 646-3807
E-mail: Anthony.digiacobbe@contitech.us
Your contact:
Hank Inman, phone: (330) 571-7727
North America:
Henry J. Inman
Communications Consultant
ContiTech NAFTA
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Phone: (330)-571-7727
E-mail: contitech@neo.rr.com
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Antje Lewe
Spokeswoman
Head of Media & Public Relations
ContiTech AG
Phone: +49 511 938-1304
E-mail: antje.lewe@contitech.de
www.contitech.de
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