Continental Will End Tyre Production At Alor Setar Plant By End 2025
Continental has announced that it will discontinue tyre manufacturing operations at its Alor Setar facility in Malaysia by the end of 2025. The plant, which currently produces passenger car, light truck, and motorcycle tyres for the Asia Pacific market, employs around 950 people.
The decision follows a comprehensive business review aimed at safeguarding Continental’s competitiveness and optimizing its operations in the region. The company emphasized that its priority is to support affected employees by offering career counseling services and exploring alternative employment opportunities, both within and outside the Continental group.
Despite the closure, Malaysia remains a key market for Continental in the Asia Pacific region. The company reaffirmed its commitment to its Malaysian customers and partners, highlighting that trust and long-term relationships will continue to be the foundation of its business in the country.
The Alor Setar plant, which spans approximately 133,000 square metres, first began operations on 20 December 1979 and became a fully owned subsidiary of Continental in May 2012.
Continental continues to maintain a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region with manufacturing plants located in Hefei (China), Rayong (Thailand), Modipuram (India), Kalutara (Sri Lanka), and Petaling Jaya (Malaysia).
Globally, Continental remains one of the largest tyre manufacturers, offering a premium portfolio that includes tyres for passenger cars, trucks, buses, two-wheelers, and specialty vehicles, alongside smart fleet solutions. Founded in 1871, the technology company generated preliminary sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and employs around 190,000 people across 55 countries and markets.
