MTD Mid-Year Q&A: New CEO Discusses What’s Next for Continental

Continental Tire the Americas LLC is finalizing its “stand-alone strategy,” says Tansu Isik, the company’s CEO, in this MTD exclusive. 

MTD: Can you bring us up to speed on Continental’s performance in the U.S. so far this year? What have some of the company’s accomplishments and challenges been?

Isik: Our business in the Americas region has shown solid performance in the first half of 2025. Our PLT and truck tire volumes have remained stable and we’ve maintained a consistent market share. While we’re beginning to feel some of the broader market headwinds as we approach mid-year — challenges that are impacting the entire industry — we remain focused and committed to …

Source: MTD