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 2006 the corporation realized sales of approximately Euros 14.9 billion. At present it has a worldwide workforce of around 85,000.

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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 celebrated altogether 100 years of successful automotive technologies.

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 2006 Automotive Systems achieved sales of approximately Euro 6 billion with a worldwide workforce of more than 30,000. It has 60 plants, research centers, offices and test tracks in 19 countries worldwide.

With a technology pool ranging from leading intelligent and integrated safety systems, 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, future-oriented 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 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 electronics and sensor technologies 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

• 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

• 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

Powertrain and Chassis

• 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

• Central Body Controller
• Smart Power Distribution Units
• Central Gateways
• Car Access & Driver Authorization Systems
• Window and Door Control Units
• Seat Control Units with Memory Function
• Seat Climatization Control Units
• Power Closing Systems

Electric Drives

• Hybrid drives
• Electric Energy Storage System
• Electric motors
• Cooling fan modules

Aftermarket

The ATE product offer ranges from brake discs and brake pads, wheel sensors, hydraulic parts and test equipment to service tools. 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. As a prominent supplier of brake systems, ATE offers independent garages a training program tailored to their specific requirements as well as other training possibilities.

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.

For further information, please contact:

Dagmar Weiner  Head 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 Nürnberg 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 Director Communications 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	North America Sue Frederick Manager of Communications Continental Automotive Systems Division One Continental Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326/USA Phone: +1 248-790-7277 Fax: +1 248-324-9412  Mobile: +1 248 8826309 sue.frederick@us.contiautomotive.com
China Irene Gu Communications Manager Continental Automotive Systems Division Asia Headquarters 23F Tian An Center Building, 338 Nanjing Road (West), 200003 Shanghai, China Phone: +8621 6141 8257 Fax: +8621 6141 8292 irene.gu@cn.contiautomotive.com	Japan Rie Yoshida Marketing Communication & PR Continental Automotive Systems Division Continental Teves Corporation Technowave 100 Bldg. 15F, 1-1-25 Shin-Urashima cho, Kanagawa-Ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Phone: +81 45 444-3692 (direct) Fax: +81 45 444-3690 Rie.Yoshida@jp.contiautomotive.com
India Anil Yadav Business Development and Communications Manager Continental Liaison Office India Level 4, Augusta Point DLF Golf Course Road Gurgaon- Sector 53 Haryana, IN Phone: +91 (124) 435 4194 Fax: +91 (124) 435 4001 Mobile: +91 9818638076 anil.yadav@in.contiautomotive.com