Top 50 Award

Top 50 Award

Continental Receives Top 50 Award from Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

• Continental a ‘Top Achiever’ in local municipality’s Top 50 Company Awards
• One of the region’s leading employers, investors and exporters
• Only company to supply OE tyres to all seven local vehicle manufacturers in SA

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, 3 March 2016 – Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has been recognized as a leading employer, investor and exporter by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, earning a ‘Top Achiever’ Award from the municipality during its Top 50 Company Awards, held today in conjunction with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC).

The awards ceremony, hosted by Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan, acknowledged the key role that business plays in the economic prosperity and growth of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, which incorporates Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch.

“The Top 50 Company Awards celebrates and congratulates companies on their achievements, their spirit of resilience and action, as well as their contribution to business and the economy in the Nelson Mandela Bay metropole,” Jordaan said.

Continental Tyre, in conjunction with its General Tire brand, has a long and proud history in South Africa dating back to 1949. The company is an industry leader in terms of local production and exports, and is the only tyre manufacturer that supplies original equipment (OE) tyres to all seven local vehicle manufacturers.

“This Top 50 award from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the ECDC acknowledges our commitment to the local industry, supporting the economic growth of the region as a key investor and employer,” said Shaun Uys, Managing Director for CTSA. “It reinforces the crucial role that the company plays in the economy, and within the automotive industry as one of the biggest employers in the region.”

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Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2015, the corporation generated preliminary sales of €39.2 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental employs more than 208,000 people in 55 countries.

Issued by:

Jiminy Bosman
PR and Communications Manager
Continental Tyre SA (Pty) Ltd

Phone: +27 41 406 5640

e-Fax: 086 440 0309

Mobile: +27 83 656 9172
Email: jiminyann.bosman@conti.co.za

www.continental.co.za

Continental Receives Top 50 Award from Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

• Continental a ‘Top Achiever’ in local municipality’s Top 50 Company Awards
• One of the region’s leading employers, investors and exporters
• Only company to supply OE tyres to all seven local vehicle manufacturers in SA

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, 3 March 2016 – Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has been recognised as a leading employer, investor and exporter by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, earning a ‘Top Achiever’ Award from the municipality during its Top 50 Company Awards, held today in conjunction with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC).

The awards ceremony, hosted by Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan, acknowledged the key role that business plays in the economic prosperity and growth of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, which incorporates Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch.

“The Top 50 Company Awards celebrates and congratulates companies on their achievements, their spirit of resilience and action, as well as their contribution to business and the economy in the Nelson Mandela Bay metropole,” Jordaan said.

Continental Tyre, in conjunction with its General Tire brand, has a long and proud history in South Africa dating back to 1949. The company is an industry leader in terms of local production and exports, and is the only tyre manufacturer that supplies original equipment (OE) tyres to all seven local vehicle manufacturers.

“This Top 50 award from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the ECDC acknowledges our commitment to the local industry, supporting the economic growth of the region as a key investor and employer,” said Shaun Uys, Managing Director for CTSA. “It reinforces the crucial role that the company plays in the economy, and within the automotive industry as one of the biggest employers in the region.”

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Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2015, the corporation generated preliminary sales of €39.2 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental employs more than 208,000 people in 55 countries.

Issued by:

Jiminy Bosman
PR and Communications Manager
Continental Tyre SA (Pty) Ltd

Phone: +27 41 406 5640

e-Fax: 086 440 0309

Mobile: +27 83 656 9172
Email: jiminyann.bosman@conti.co.za

www.continental.co.za