Continental Automotive Systems
100 Years. Forward Thinking
The system supplier for intelligent automotive safety, drive and comfort
With systems, components, and engineering services for intelligent automotive
safety, comfort, chassis, powertrain performance as well as embedded telematics
and hands-free communication systems, Continental Automotive Systems has
secured itself a top position as a reliable partner of all major car manufacturers
worldwide. Automotive Systems is a division of the Continental Corporation, a leading
automotive supplier of brake systems, chassis components, powertrain controls,
vehicle electronics, tires, as well as technical elastomers. In 2005 the corporation
realized sales of € 13.8 billion. At present it has a worldwide workforce of around
85,000.
Across systems and with uncompromising quality, Continental Automotive Systems,
with global headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is specialized on
integrating active and passive driving safety, developing innovative electric drives
and making available superior body electronics. Core competencies are quality,
technology and cost competitiveness. In 2006 Continental Automotive Systems
celebrates altogether 100 years of successful automotive technologies. The slogan
"Forward Thinking" points to the future and the mission to keep pushing for new
dimensions in safe mobility and the joy of driving cars.
With the brands Temic and ATE the Division develops and produces electronic and
hydraulic brake, stability and chassis control systems, electronic air suspension
systems, sensors, engine management and transmission control systems, hybrid
drives, cooling fan modules, body and security electronics and embedded telematics
and hands-free communication system in cars. In 2005 Automotive Systems
achieved sales of approx. € 5.2 billion with a worldwide workforce of more than
24,000. It has 41 plants, research centers and test tracks in 17 countries worldwide.
The acquisition of the automotive electronics business of Motorola in July, 2006
added locations in North and South America, Europe, and Asia and approx. 4,500
employees.
With a technology pool ranging from technologically leading electronic brake systems
and life-saving driver assistance and telematics systems to environmentally friendly
hybrid drives, the division unites a unique innovative power for the development of
complex system solutions. The technological success story ranges from products
with a strong market position like ESC to high-tech products like electronic control
units for highly efficient double clutch transmissions, and to innovative, futureoriented products like hybrid technology and safety relevant telematics solutions.
Constantly forward thinking and driving change, the Continental strategy for the
future of automotive technology is the integration of individual systems and
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technologies into an intelligent car, providing safety, drive and momentum to the
future of automobiles.
The acquisition of the automotive electronics business of Motorola in July, 2006
significantly increases Continental’s product portfolio and R&D capabilities in body
and sensor electronics as well as powertrain and chassis controls. It also adds
telematics as a new, complementary technology to Continental’s product portfolio
and further enhances Continental’s position as a leader in active and passive vehicle
safety. It will allow Continental to intensify and expand the integration of features that
help avoid crashes with features of post crash safety/emergency assistance of occupants.
The business units of Continental Automotive Systems reflect a customer-oriented,
integrated management of innovation, application and production to the benefit of our
customers.
Currently, there are seven business units:
Electronic Brake and Safety Systems
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Electronic Brake Systems, e.g. ABS and ESC
Motorcycle Anti-lock System
Electronic Parking Brake Systems
Alternative Braking Technologies
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Sensors
Driver Assistance Systems
Occupant Safety Systems
Hydraulic Brake Systems
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Vacuum brake boosters
Tandem master cylinders
Mechanical, electronic and hydraulic brake assists
Actuation modules
Brake pressure regulators
Brake hoses
Brake calipers
Brake discs
Drum brakes
Parking brakes
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Powertrain and Chassis
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Electronic air suspension system
Chassis control systems
Powertrain controls
Engine management systems
Transmission controls
Measurement systems
Telematics
 Embedded telematics systems
 Embedded hands-free communication systems utilizing Bluetooth
wireless technology
Body & Security
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Seat control units with memory function
Seat heating/ventilation control units
Door control units with anti-trap function
Electronic access and driver authorization systems
Central body controller units
Central gateways
Power distribution units, smart junction boxes
Power closing control units
Electric Drives
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Hybrid drives
Electric Energy Storage System
Electric motors
Cooling fan modules
Aftermarket
The ATE product offer ranges from brake discs and brake pads,
hydraulic parts and test equipment to service tool kits. As a basic
principle they are designed to match the technical characteristics of
each individual vehicle and conform to the highest quality standards
set by the international automobile industry.
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In addition to the business units, Continental Engineering Services
offer engineering services for the development, marketing, and
distribution of software and hardware components for customers in
the automotive industry as well as other mechatronics/electronics
applications.
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For further information, please contact:
Dagmar Weiner
Head of Communications
Continental
Automotive Systems Division
Guerickestraße 7, 60488 Frankfurt/Main/Germany
Phone: +49 (0)69 7603-6000
Fax:
+49 (0)69 7603-3945
Mobile: +49 (0)160 97245845
dagmar.weiner@contiautomotive.com
Katja Mattl
External Communications
Continental
Automotive Systems Division
Sieboldstraße 19, 90411 Nuremberg/Germany
Phone: +49 (0)911 9526-2591
Fax:
+49 (0)911 9526-2537
Mobile: +49 (0)172 8637961
katja.mattl@contiautomotive.com
North America
Jim Gill, M.S., APR
Public Relations
Continental
Automotive Systems Division
One Continental Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326/USA
Phone: +1 248 393-5210
Fax:
+1 248 393-5217
Mobile. +1 248 8826309
jim.gill@us.contiautomotive.com
www.contiautomotive.com
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