ContiTech, a division of Continental, has announced plans to invest more than $85 million USD to expand its manufacturing operations in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The investment reflects the company’s strategy to strengthen its production network in North America and enhance its material-driven technology portfolio.
Established in 1977, the Mount Pleasant facility currently employs more than 220 people and specializes in the manufacture of hoses for diverse industrial applications. The planned expansion includes the development of a modern compounding center, which will bring together production, warehousing, and office operations under one roof. This integrated setup is designed to boost efficiency, improve product consistency, and expand ContiTech’s capability to serve global markets.
The new compounding center will be equipped with two advanced mixing lines and an automated warehouse, designed to deliver consistent, high-quality rubber compounds for downstream production processes such as molding, extrusion, and calendaring. The investment will also strengthen ContiTech’s internal compounding expertise, optimize its North American mixing operations, and support long-term growth.
The expansion is expected to create around 50 new skilled jobs, contributing to local economic growth. To support the project, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has approved a package of loan and tax incentives under its High-Quality Jobs program. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
“This investment reflects our long-term commitment to the U.S. and North American markets,” said Philip Nelles, Member of the Continental Executive Board and CEO of ContiTech. “We are enhancing our manufacturing capabilities to drive innovation and meet our customers’ evolving needs while reinforcing our role as a trusted partner to the communities we serve.”
According to Andreas Gerstenberger, CEO of ContiTech USA and Head of Business Area Industrial Solutions Americas, “This expansion strengthens our responsiveness to customers and reinforces our operational resilience. By advancing our material expertise and modernizing our production infrastructure, we are laying the groundwork to be our customers’ preferred choice for high-performance solutions.”
Occupying 37 acres, the Mount Pleasant site plays a pivotal role in ContiTech’s global supply chain, supplying critical hose and belt components that support fluid handling and power transmission across a wide range of industrial sectors. The new facility will further bolster ContiTech’s ability to deliver reliable, high-performance products with enhanced efficiency. Through this strategic investment, ContiTech continues to reaffirm its focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability while contributing to regional economic development and reinforcing its manufacturing footprint in North America.
