Hydraulic hose production begins at ContiTech's new Mexican plant
Continental’s group sector ContiTech has officially started production at its new hydraulics manufacturing facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
The $90 million investment represents a major step in the company’s strategy to strengthen local supply chains, increase regional production capacity and bring innovative fluid power solutions closer to customers in the region.
The new900,000 square-foot site will manufacture high-performance hydraulic hoses for a wide range of industrial and mobile applications, including construction, agriculture, mining and energy sectors.
“The start of production in Aguascalientes marks a key milestone in ContiTech’s journey toward being a more agile, regionalized partner to our customers,” said Philip Nelles, member of the Continental executive board and CEO of the ContiTech group sector. “At ContiTech, we build on 150 years of materials expertise. While our portfolio is broad and diverse, all our solutions are grounded in the same strength: high-performance materials that are mission critical, innovative, and engineered to perform. Whether they connect, convey, or cover, our products play essential roles across industries and applications.”
Consistent with Continental’s global manufacturing approach of building “in the region, for the region,” the Aguascalientes facility will serve regional markets with products engineered and produced locally to meet the specific demands of regional customers.
Nelles added, “Innovation has been at our core from the very beginning, and this new plant demonstrates our ongoing commitment to delivering smarter, faster, and more resilient solutions. By expanding our manufacturing footprint in the Americas, we are not only
strengthening supply chain resilience and reducing lead times, but we are also reinforcing our role as a trusted, responsive partner for our customers throughout the region.”
“We are ready to lead in this segment. This new plant reflects our commitment to both innovation and proximity,” said Andreas Gerstenberger, CEO of ContiTech USA and head of business area industrial solutions Americas. “With our customers increasingly looking for responsive and innovative solutions, we are proud to deliver with local production, advanced technology, and a skilled workforce. More than just expanding our footprint, this investment is about creating mutual value with our customers, partnering closely to help them succeed in their own markets. By placing customer needs at the center of everything we do, we aim to be their first choice for material-driven solutions, now and in the future.”
The Aguascalientes plant will work in close alignment with ContiTech’s existing manufacturing facility in Norfolk, Nebraska, offering production flexibility, increased responsiveness and operational efficiency. Together, the two locations will help ContiTech meet the ever-changing needs of customers by balancing volume, technology, and lead time across a coordinated regional network.
The plant opening reinforces ContiTech’s long-term focus on growth in key markets through investment in local infrastructure, talent and technology. The company plans to ramp up production gradually, with customer deliveries expected to begin in Q4 2025.
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