Continental Hosts Total Conveyance Event to Mark Ponta Grossa Plant Expansion
- Event offers mining professionals a behind the scenes experience with the production of Continental Conveying Solutions
- Expanded plant capacity sets new standards in conveyor belt production to better serve South American customers
PONTA GROSSA, Brazil, April 28, 2025. Continental will host the Continental Total Conveyance Event to mark the expansion of its Ponta Grossa plant in Brazil. The event, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, highlights the company’s commitment to innovation in conveyor belt manufacturing.
“The expansion of our Ponta Grossa plant reflects our strong commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions in the conveyor belt industry,” said Philip Nelles, Member of the Continental Executive Board and CEO of the ContiTech group sector. “By enhancing our production capabilities, we are reinforcing our ability to deliver high-quality, high-performance conveyor belts that meet the evolving needs of our customers across South America. This investment underscores our dedication to setting new industry standards while strengthening our regional presence.”
The Ponta Grossa plant expansion project comes at a pivotal time as demand continues to rise for essential raw materials such as iron ore, copper, lithium, and bauxite – resources that ContiTech’s customers in the mining sector extract and transport daily. These raw materials are vital to powering critical projects like electrification, infrastructure development, and energy modernization. By expanding production of its high-performance steel cord conveyor belts, Continental is well positioned to support the mining industry’s need for durable, efficient, and reliable conveying solutions. The investment not only strengthens Continental’s role in enabling the flow of these high-demand resources but also demonstrates the company's material expertise and deep understanding of its customers' operational needs.
Andreas Gerstenberger, CEO of ContiTech USA and Head of Business Area Industrial Solutions Americas, emphasized the significance of the Continental Total Conveyance Event and ribbon-cutting ceremony, stating:
“We are excited to welcome our customers and guests to the Continental Total Conveyance Event and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Our investment to expand the capacity of our Ponta Grossa facility demonstrates our commitment to delivering innovative, high-performance solutions for the customers we have the privilege to serve. By producing the world’s strongest steel cord conveyor belts, we are not only addressing the increasing demand for high-strength solutions but also setting new benchmarks for performance and reliability in the industry. This event reflects our dedication to supporting key industries with advanced conveyor belt technology.”
The Continental Total Conveyance Event offers mining industry professionals a hands-on experience with the Continental Conveyor Belt Experience, including workshops, technical insights, and networking opportunities. Attendees will explore the latest advancements in conveyor belt technology and learn how Continental is shaping the industry’s future.
Continental’s Total Conveyance Solutions offering is the complete portfolio of products, systems, and services that enable the efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation of materials across various industries – such as mining, agriculture, construction, and logistics. It represents an integrated, end-to-end material handling solution – delivering not just conveyor belts, but a full ecosystem of technologies, components, and expertise to support modern material transport needs.
Expanded Production Capabilities
Continental’s investment in expanding heavy-duty steel cord conveyor belt production will help meet local and regional demand. The new production lines feature advanced rubber mixing, calendering, vulcanization, and inspection technologies to ensure quality and efficiency at every stage.
