Conti claims market leadership in European OE tyre sales

Hanover, Germany -- Continental AG, Hanover, has strengthened its position as one of Europe's leading manufacturers of original equipment tyres for passenger cars, claiming market leader position. The company claims a market share of 26 percent, saying "Continental supplied about 41 million passenger tyres last year to the global automobile industry."

Worldwide, said Conti, the company is in fourth position having increased volumes by 12 percent in 2004 over 2003, and a further 5 percent increase in the first half of 2005.

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Press release from Continental.