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Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Continental research center , with the Governor of the State of Jalisco
“ I ’ m proud of this operation ’ s development , starting in 1993 with 18 employees and currently nearing
6,000 ”
– Ing . Alejandro Sauter , CEO , Continental
Automotive Guadalajara
“ Many of our clients are opening manufacturing plants in Mexico . We fulfill their demands as soon as we receive their requirements ,” explained Sauter .
Another determining factor of the company ’ s operations is knowing that Mexico exports most of its production . Of 3.2 million cars manufactured every year , less than half a million are sold in Mexico .
“ Our purpose is to manufacture within the region for the region ,” the executive said .
Tire Manufacturing As Common Ground , But Not the Only Goal
On a larger scale , Continental ’ s operations in Mexico are performed within three divisions :
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