Press Release
Continental convinces with new tyre at
inter airport Europe
 Continental Industrial Tyres presents the new tyre; complete range for airport
ground support vehicles
 Sets new standards with regard to cost effectiveness and environmental
sustainability
Hanover/Munich, October 2009. “Your Premium Partner at Zero Altitude“ – under this motto,
Continental Industrial Tyres is presenting its comprehensive tyre concepts for airport ground
support vehicles at the 17th inter airport Europe, Hall B5, Stand 830 from 6th to 9th October in
Munich.
At the centre of the trade fair presentation will be the ContiRV20, a genuine all-rounder. The
new pneumatic tyre, which was constructed specifically for industrial tractors, is the first
industrial tyre with all the important properties for reliable use of airport ground support
equipment. What makes the new high-tech tyre special: good shock absorbers and optimal
rolling resistance which, on the one hand protects the operating personnel and, on the other
hand clearly reduces fuel costs and CO2 emissions. Compared to conventional tyres, the
innovative tread profile of the ContiRV20 triggers less vibrations and shocks in the vehicle.
The wear profile is more even than with a block profile tyre. This, in turn, leads to an
extended, vibration-free service life. Through the high tread pattern percentage of the profile
and the optimised mixture of tread profiles, it has succeeded in clearly improving
performance in wet and black ice conditions. The radial pneumatic tyre which is also suitable
for use in production plants, plant engineering and construction as well as in logistic centres
stands out due to having up to 50 percent longer service life compared with a cross-ply
pneumatic tyre.
Also on show in the Continental programme at inter airport Europe: The Super Elastic SC20
tyre – a solid tyre up to 25 km/h which achieves low rolling resistance and longer vehicle
miles travelled due to its innovative construction. One is transported reliably on paved and
.../2
-2smooth surfaces with it and one can clearly transport higher stacks than with pneumatic
tyres. The IC40 rounds off the exhibition presentation from Continental. Here, optimal tread
design produces high driving comfort and good traction whilst the large tread depth affords
this fork-lift tyre exceptionally high operating efficiency. Not least, the tyre has particularly
sturdy side walls which provide great stability.
More stability, better traction, high driving comfort and clearly energy saving: The Continental
tyre sets totally new standards for fastidious and versatile use at the airport. At the same
time, Continental is a tyre producer who not only provides a complete product range of
industrial tyres, but also a full range for airport ground support vehicles. With its presence at
inter airport Europe, the company underlines its strategy to develop the airport transportation
business division further. With its range of industrial tyres, Continental is the number 1
supplier in Germany and Europe and is amongst the top 3 worldwide.
The Continental Group, with a turnover of more than 24 billion euros in 2008, belongs to the
leading global automotive supplier. As suppliers of brake systems, systems and components for
drive systems and chassis, instrumentation, Infotainment solutions, automotive electronics,
tyres and technical elastomer products, the company contributes to road safety and climate
protection. Continental is also a competent partner in networking automotive communication.
The company currently employs around 130,000 employees in almost 190 locations in 35
countries.
Continental is the only tyre producer who provides a complete product range of industrial tyres.
With its range, Continental is the number 1 supplier in Germany and Europe and is amongst the
top 3 worldwide.
The tyre divisions are an official sponsor of the FIFA Football World Cup 2010™ in South Africa.
Further information can be found under www.ContiSoccerWorld.de, www.ContiFanWorld.com
and www.conti-online.com.
Your contact person:
Ute Weiß
Communications/PR Manager Industrial Tyres
Commercial Vehicle Tyres Division
Continental AG I Rubber Group
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
Büttnerstrasse 25
D-30165 Hanover
Ph.: +49 (0) 511 938 2131
Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 2706
E-Mail: ute.weiss@conti.de
Udo Brandes
Press & PR Manager Commercial tyres
Commercial Vehicle Tyres Division
Continental AG I Rubber Group
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
Büttnerstrasse 25
D-30165 Hanover
Ph.: +49 (0) 511 938 2923
Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 2496
E-Mail: udo.brandes@conti.de
Media database under www.mediacenter.continental-corporation.com