Press Release
Safe and clean in chemical industry
 Continental and SC20 meet the highest standards in quality, safety and efficiency
 SC20 Clean comply with the purity requirements of “CG Chemikalien”
Hanover, Germany, January 30th, 2013. “CG Chemikalien”, a renowned chemical dealer
based in Laatzen near Hanover, has now completed the refitting of its forklift fleet to SC20
and SC20 Clean tires of Continental. Only a half year ago, operations manager Michael
Schäfer opted for the tires, as they set the highest standards in efficiency, safety and
environmental compatibility as well as meet special purity requirements of a chemical plant.
A high durability, reliable tread depth and up to 30 per cent less rolling resistance compared
with competitors make all the difference of Continental’s SC20.
Safe movement and flawless delivery
The in-house fleet of “CG Chemikalien”, consisting of nine forklifts by Still, is continuously
maintained and kept up-to-date. “Service played a decisive role in our selection and we have
very reliable partners with Still and Continental. Still supports us in all montage service topics
in a competent manner, while Continental provides us with excellent service in terms of
products, its ability to supply and consultancy”, says Michael Schäfer. “Our experiences with
other products and their costs simply did not match”, Schäfer states, “The price-performance
ratio of Continental products is good. A high durability and the first-class quality of German
engineering performance pay off in the end.”
Highest standards in efficiency
Solid rubber tires are particularly suitable for heavy duty applications on slow vehicles on
solid ground. They are stable and puncture-proof, as well as maintenance-free. Solid rubber
tires are primarily used with forklifts, industrial tractors or heavy load transporters in logistic
centers, airports or seaports for example – so basically wherever high load capacity and
efficiency is important and needed. The robust construction along with the large tread of the
tire guarantee a particular long mileage, even when being utilized on sharp-edged surfaces.
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Moreover, the high tread depth provides good traction on slippery or smooth areas and also
ensures optimal lateral hold thanks to two revolving striations, increasing driving safety
significantly. After six months, the chemical specialists draw a positive conclusion.
Operations manager Schäfer states: “Our drivers tested the vehicles thoroughly and they
confirm that the SC20 provides a better driving behavior. And that is a good thing, because
every incident, from the small puncture to the big accident, causes delays in our fast-paced
business.”
Clean vehicles for sensitive environments
Besides low operating and deployment costs, long durability, high stability and low rolling
resistance, you need tires in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, but also in the food
industry, that meet special purity requirements. That is why “CG Chemikalien” has equipped
the forklifts in its filling rooms, where high-sensitive chemicals are being transported, with its
bright and non-marking SC20 Clean.
“CG Chemikalien” provides decades of experience in chemical trade
The company provides a wide range of about 2.500 different chemical compounds with an
average stock tonnage of over 7.500 tonnes to customers in Germany, Europe, Central and
South America. Founded in 1962, the owner-managed medium-sized company today has a
storage capacity of about 2.000 pallet spaces for solids and about 4.200 cubic meter tank
volume for acids, leaches and solvents. In addition to “CG Chemikalien” there are only a few
competitors capable of serving customers from numerous sectors as comprehensively. Fast
and safe deliveries of chemicals have a top priority. This is guaranteed by the company
through a careful handling, as well as a safe transport of the substances by means of an inhouse fleet.
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Accompanying material:
Picture: Still forklifts of “CG Chemikalien”
A high traction provides guaranteed stability of the Still forklifts of “CG Chemikalien”.
With preliminary 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 more than 170,000
employees in 46 countries.
As one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, with more than 41,000 employees, the Tire division
achieved cumulative sales of more than €8.8 billion in 2011. 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 had sales of more than €1.8 billion in 2011, making it one of
the largest manufacturers of truck, bus and industrial 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.
Contact:
Ute Weiß
Communications/PR Manager
Business Unit Commercial Specialty Tires
Continental
Büttnerstraße 25
30165 Hannover
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 511 938-2131
Fax: +49 (0) 511 938-2706
ute.weiss@conti.de
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