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Michelin is a materials science company, founded in 1889, that makes tires, polymer composites and connected fleet solutions for customers in more than 170 countries.
Continental
Continental is an automotive supplier and tire manufacturer founded in 1871, employing over 190,000 people in 61 countries across tire, brake, vehicle electronics and industrial component technologies.
Continental is one of the world's leading automotive suppliers and tire manufacturers. Founded in 1871 and rooted in Hanover, Germany, the company employs over 190,000 people and operates in 61 countries. Its work spans tire technology, brake systems, vehicle electronics and industrial components, alongside newer areas such as cloud connectivity for tires, fleet management technology and sensors for autonomous driving.
Products include tyres for automotive and other applications - among them tyres connected to the cloud for fleet management - engineered braking systems, electronic systems and components for vehicles, and components for industrial applications. The company also develops sensor technologies for autonomous driving and works on sustainable materials, with an stated emphasis on making transportation safer, smarter and more sustainable.
Continental describes an engineering and problem-solving culture, focused on practical solutions to real problems rather than innovation for its own sake, and on continuous improvement. The company has undergone recent restructuring to concentrate on its core strengths, a willingness to transform that sits alongside its long operating history in the mobility and transportation sector.