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Jobs Now Available for Continental Tire Plant in Sumter, South Carolina7/27/12
Sumter, South Carolina – Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) today announced that the first job postings for its new plant in Sumter are posted online and applications are being accepted. Altogether, CTA will invest more than $500 million into the Sumter plant and create about 1,600 new jobs when the plant is completed and production is in full swing. Continental has partnered with r eadySC and Central Carolina Technical College to assist with recruiting and training interested candidates. Current job postings can be viewed at r eadySC.org/conti. Industrial Maintenance Technician and salaried positions, such as engineering and management positions, are currently posted on the site. Interested candidates must submit an application online. CTA will begin to accept online applications for Production Operator positions in late summer. “We are making good progress on the construction of our plant,” said Craig Baartman, Sumter Plant project manager. “Now it’s time to fill some of the first of these well-paying jobs with excellent benefits.” CTA is proud to provide, overall, 1,700 new jobs in South Carolina in the coming years. Approximately 80 of these new jobs are part of the expansion of CTA’s Headquarters located in Lancaster County. In the first phase of production, which is between late 2013 and early 2014, Continental will hire approximately 300 production employees for the Sumter plant. The staffing process and manufacturing training for the first 150 employees will begin in the first quarter of 2013. Key facts about the new Sumter plant:
Continental Tire the Americas has continued to hire employees during the economic downturn. Since January 2008, CTA has created more than 2,500 new jobs in the Americas region. Some 625 of these new positions were created in the U.S., particularly in the Mount Vernon, Illinois plant. To keep up with business growth, CTA announced the hiring of more than 400 employees at the Mount Vernon plant in May 2011. Continental Corporation hired 30,000 new employees globally in 2010 and 2011. With the Sumter investment, CTA will have invested more than $1 billion in manufacturing and product development in the U.S., Mexico, Ecuador and Brazil since 2006. Aside from the U.S., Continental is currently expanding production capacity also in Russia, China and Europe to better serve global demand on a long-term basis. Continental Corporation recently announced its intention to invest more than $2.5 million (€2 billion) globally in 2012. For the latest information on hiring for the Continental Tire Sumter Plant, visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ContinentalTireSumterPlant. Continental Tire Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Plant in Sumter, South Carolina3/28/2012
Sumter, South Carolina – Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) today kicked off construction of its new tire plant in Sumter, South Carolina. The ceremony, attended by state and local governmental officials, marked the beginning of the construction process, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2013. By early 2014, the plant will manufacture passenger and light truck tires to meet the increasing demand for Continental and General brand tires from both aftermarket business and automotive manufacturers. The first phase of the plant will reach a production capacity of approximately five million units per year in 2017. A second phase in this announced project is expected to bring the plant’s full production capacity to approximately eight million units per year by 2021. Altogether, CTA will invest more than $500 million into the Sumter plant and create about 1,600 new jobs. “Today’s groundbreaking ceremony for our new Sumter plant is a celebration of collaboration,” said Jochen Etzel, CEO of Continental Tire the Americas. “This project would not have been possible without the support of the state of South Carolina and Governor Nikki Haley. I would like to offer our sincere thanks to Governor Haley, the state of South Carolina, the Port Authority, Sumter County and the city of Sumter. We are very delighted to bring to Sumter approximately 1,600 new, well-paying jobs with excellent benefits. The outstanding commitment of our employees to quality and efficiency paved our way to this investment.” CTA is proud to provide, overall, 1,700 new jobs in South Carolina in the coming years. Approximately 80 of these new jobs are part of the expansion of CTA’s Headquarters located in Lancaster County. “It’s a great day in South Carolina when we break ground on a new facility for a world-class company like Continental. This is progress and we continue to celebrate that Continental Tire has chosen South Carolina for this $500 million investment that, along with the expansion of their Lancaster County headquarters will create 1,700 new jobs in our state,” said Governor Haley. Nikolai Setzer, member of Continental’s Executive Board and head of Continental’s global tire business, explained, “building this new facility in Sumter is an important part of Continental’s growth strategy worldwide and, in this case, in particular for the U.S. Market. We are experiencing an increasing demand for Continental and General brand passenger and light truck tires in the U.S. and with the Sumter plant we can meet our customer’s needs and can grow our business. This $500 million investment is our very clear commitment to our customers.” In addition, Continental announced a $25,000 donation to Sumter School District. The donation will pay for 200-book classroom libraries for English classes in each of the seven middle schools in the District. Dr. Etzel presented the check to Sumter School District Superintendent, Mr. Randolph Bynum, Sr., and several middle school students who attended the event. In the first phase of the production, which is between late 2013 and early 2014, Continental will hire approximately 300 production employees for the Sumter plant. The staffing process and manufacturing training for the first 150 employees will begin in the first quarter of 2013. Continental has partnered with Ready SC’s local Technical Colleges to assist with staffing and training interested candidates. Key facts about the new Sumter plant:
Continental Tire the Americas has continued to hire employees during the economic downturn. Since January 2008, CTA has created more than 2,500 new jobs in the Americas region. Some 625 of these new positions were created in the U.S., particularly in the Mount Vernon, Illinois plant. To keep up with business growth, CTA announced the hiring of more than 400 employees at the Mount Vernon plant in May 2011. Continental Corporation hired 30,000 new employees globally in 2010 and 2011. With the Sumter investment, CTA will have invested more than $1 billion in manufacturing and product development in the U.S., Mexico, Ecuador and Brazil since 2006. Aside from the U.S., Continental is currently expanding production capacity also in Russia, China and Europe to better serve global demand on a long-term basis. Continental Corporation recently announced its intention to invest more than $2.5 million (€2 billion) globally in 2012. Continental Tire the Americas Plans to Invest more than $500 Million to Build New Plant in Sumter, South Carolina11/14/2011
Sumter, S.C. – Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) today announced that it will build an all-new tire plant in Sumter, S.C. to meet growing demand from both the retail level and automotive manufacturers. The first phase of production capacity at the plant in this project is expected to be nearly five million passenger and light truck tires when the plant reaches full production levels in 2017. A second phase in this announced project is expected to bring the plant’s capacity to eight million units per year by 2021. Altogether, those initial phases of the project involve an investment of more than $500 million and the creation of more than 1,600 jobs. “This important announcement is part of Continental’s growth strategy worldwide and, especially in this case, for the U.S. market,” said Nikolai Setzer, member of Continental’s Executive Board and head of Continental’s global tire business. “Increasing demand for Continental and General brand passenger and light truck tires in the U.S., as well as the improved business results for CTA, has made this significant investment possible. On behalf of the 160,000 employees of Continental worldwide, I would like to offer our sincere thanks to Governor Haley, the state of South Carolina, the Port Authority, the city of Sumter and Sumter County.” CTA’s business growth is highlighted by an annual growth rate of 20 percent in volume for the passenger and light truck tire business in the Americas region in the past two years. The new manufacturing facility will be located at a Greenfield site off of U.S. Highway 521 in Sumter County. The announcement was made at a news conference today in Sumter at the Opera House. South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt and Greg A. Thompson, Chairman of the Sumter Development Board, joined Setzer and Jochen Etzel, CEO of Continental Tire the Americas, in sharing the good news. “Continental is a world-class company, and it is truly exciting that they have chosen South Carolina for this new $500 million investment that will create nearly 1,700 new jobs. This announcement is a big win for our state,” said Governor Haley. “Today’s announcement would not have been possible without the strong support of the state of South Carolina, Governor Haley and Secretary Hitt,” said Etzel. “South Carolina offered us the most compelling business climate that allows us to create these jobs with competitive pay and benefits for the people of this great state.” “Our customers – replacement market retailers and automakers – have told us they need more Continental and General brand tires,” Etzel said. “Today’s announcement is our commitment to helping them grow their business – as we grow ours. In 2011 alone, we have announced manufacturing investments of nearly $1 billion which are dedicated to increasing our production capacity in the Americas region.” “In addition to the Greenfield announcement, we are also announcing an investment of more than $4 million in our Lancaster County, S.C. headquarters to help meet the needs of our growing workforce. We are looking forward to welcoming 1,700 more people to the Continental family starting very soon.” Lancaster County – $4 million investment, 80 jobs CTA’s headquarters in Lancaster County is home to more than 350 employees. The building opened in 2009. Due to the significant growth in the CTA business, Continental has been hiring additional employees at a steady pace. The investment will provide for a 16,000 square foot addition, bringing the total size of the building to 91,000 square feet. The investment also includes the creation of 80 new jobs over the next four years. Details about CTA’s Greenfield Project State, local and federal programs will provide financial assistance that is instrumental in bringing this project to the United States and to Sumter. The next step in moving the project forward will be entering into definitive agreements for these programs. Continental expects to begin construction of the plant in mid-2012 and complete the facility in 2013. Other important details about the project:
“Today’s announcement further strengthens South Carolina’s membership in the automotive club. This is also the fourth announcement this year involving the recruitment of 500 or more jobs,” said Hitt. “Somehow the word ‘big’ just doesn’t seem big enough. In a matter of a few short years, this new facility will go from an idea to one of the largest economic drivers in our community. At more than $500 million, it’s the largest industrial investment the county has ever seen. And at 1,600 jobs, it will have an impact not only on Sumter County and its people, but on workers and families throughout the region,” said Greg A. Thompson, chairman of the Sumter Economic Development Board. “We welcome Continental Tire to Sumter County, and we couldn’t be more excited about both its future and our own.” Significant Investment and Expansion News for the Americas In March 2011, CTA announced a $220 million investment to expand production capacity at its tire plant located in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. The investment will create 400 new jobs and double capacity in the plant. In May, 2011, the company announced that it was investing $224 million – and adding 444 new jobs – in its Mt. Vernon, Ill. tire plant. Another element of the CTA growth strategy, this investment will increase capacity by nearly four million tires at Mt. Vernon. About Continental Corporation With sales of €26 billion in 2010, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has close to 160,000 employees in 45 countries. Continental Plans to Invest more than $500 Million to Build a New Tire Plant in the USA10/06/2011
Hanover/Sumter, October 6 2011. The international automotive supplier and tire producer Continental will build a new tire plant in Sumter, South Carolina (USA) to meet growing demand from both the retail level and automotive manufacturers. The first phase of production capacity at the plant in this project is expected to be nearly five million passenger and light truck tires when the plant reaches full production levels in 2017. A second phase in this announced project is expected to bring the plant’s capacity to eight million units per year by 2021. Altogether, those initial phases of the project involve an investment of more than $500 million and the creation of more than 1,600 jobs. “This important announcement is part of Continental’s growth strategy worldwide and in this case especially for the Americas’ market,” said Nikolai Setzer, member of Continental’s Executive Board and head of Continental’s tire division. “Increasing demand for Continental and General brand passenger and light truck tires in the USA, as well as the improved business results for Continental Tire the Americas (CTA), has made this significant investment possible. On behalf of Continental, I would like to offer our sincere thanks to Governor Haley, the state of South Carolina, the Port Authority, the city of Sumter and Sumter County.” CTA’s business growth is highlighted by an annual growth rate of 20 percent in volume for the passenger and light truck tire business in the Americas region in the past two years. “Our customers, replacement market retailers and automakers, have told us they need more Continental and General brand tires”, Dr. Jochen Etzel, CEO of Continental Tire the Americas, said. “Today’s announcement is our commitment to helping them grow their business – as we grow ours. In 2011 alone, we have announced manufacturing investments of nearly $1 billion which are dedicated to increasing our production capacity in the Americas region.” “Continental is a world-class company, and it is truly exciting that they have chosen South Carolina for this new $500 million investment that will create 1,700 new jobs. This announcement is a big win for our state,” said South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Continental expects to begin construction of the plant in mid-2012 and complete the facility in 2013. In addition to the Greenfield announcement, CTA also announced an investment of more than $4 million in its Lancaster County, S.C. headquarters to help meet the needs of a growing workforce. Today the headquarters is home to nearly 350 employees. Within the next four years 80 new jobs will be created. In March 2011, Continental Tire the Americas already announced a $220 million investment to expand production capacity at its tire plant located in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. The investment will create 400 new jobs and double capacity in the plant. In May, 2011, the company announced that it was investing $224 million, and adding 444 new jobs, in its Mt. Vernon, Ill. (USA) tire plant. Another element of the CTA growth strategy, this investment will increase capacity by nearly four million tires at Mt. Vernon. |
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