ContiTech opens forward-looking plant in Changshu

ContiTech AG inaugurated its recently completed, state-of-the-art development , product ion, sales and administrative facility in Changshu, Jiangsu Province. Mr. Wang Xiang, Party Secretary of Changshu CPC Committee, and Mr. Heinz-Gerhard Wente, CEO of ContiTech AG, led the opening ceremony. The plant marks a key milestone for the future of the company in China. In his speech, Mr. Wente highlighted the importance of the location for customers in China and for ContiTech itself, one of the world抯 leading specialists for rubber and plastics technology. Initially, three business units - Air Spring Systems (air suspension systems), Fluid Technology (hoses and hose line systems) and Vibration Control (including acoustic insulation) - are commencing operations in the new plant. At an almost €40 million investment, the facility will produce mainly for the Chinese and other Asian markets. A further phase of expansion, including a rubber compounding centre in the same location, is being planned. www.contitech.deHighsnobiety Sneakers