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Posted October 20, 2026

ContiTech celebrates 80th annniversary of Lincoln plant

Continental’s group sector ContiTech is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its Lincoln, Nebraska plant, marking eight decades of manufacturing excellence and customer-focused service in the Americas.


Contitech Lincoln, Nebraska plantThe Lincoln facility traces its belt manufacturing heritage to 1946 and today serves a wide range of industries through the production of power transmission products and solutions. The site became part of Continental in 2015 and continues to play an important role in supporting customers across agriculture, construction, mining and industrial markets. The plant employs approximately 300 employees and operates as a key manufacturing location within ContiTech’s Industrial Solu-tions Americas business area.

“For 80 years, the Lincoln plant has demonstrated a commitment to quality, innovation and the people who make our success possible,” said Plant Manager John McWilliam. “This milestone reflects the dedication of generations of employees who have built a strong manufac-turing culture centered on safety, operational excellence and customer centricity. We are proud of our history and excited about the opportunities ahead.”

Throughout its history, the Lincoln facility has evolved alongside customer needs, continually investing in capabilities, processes and expertise to support changing market demands. Its central

“The Lincoln plant exemplifies ContiTech’s commitment to delivering value through innovation, reliability and close collaboration with our customers,” said Tomas Kostenec, head of operations, Industrial Solutions Americas, ContiTech. “As we celebrate this anniversary, we remain focused on ContiTech’s vision to become our customers’ first choice for material-driven solutions. The team in Lincoln plays a vital role in helping us advance that vision every day.”

The company said the 80th anniversary provides an opportunity to recognize the employees, customers, suppliers and community partners who have contributed to the plant’s long-standing success. As ContiTech looks to the future, the company remains committed to supporting customer growth and develop-ing solutions that address evolving industry challenges.

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