“Drupa gives us an opportunity to present our new organisation to both existing and potential new customers and inform them about the new options on offer," said Marco Carlini, head of printing and packaging for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). “We are now able to offer them the full spectrum of printing technology from a single source – and we can do so around the globe, too, thanks to our global footprint with manufacturing sites in Brazil and China." 

The company is thus confirming its position as a manufacturer, supplier and service provider for the printing industry with a comprehensive product portfolio. 

The increased proximity to customers worldwide does more than just improve local service; Continental also makes use of its vast network to manufacture solutions that are tailored to specific regional requirements. The Chinese plant, for example, develops products for the Asian market, in keeping with the guiding principle of ‘in the market for the market’. 

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of Euros 41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

As a surface specialist, Continental focuses on functional and design-led materials for the automotive, furniture and building industries, the printing industry and the do-it-yourself sector. The international, globally active technology company has pooled its surface expertise for all industries in the Surface Solutions business area. Its 5,900 employees develop, produce and market surface materials at 25 locations in Germany, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain and the USA.