Continental Tyres has been named winner of Australian Good Design Award's for its sustainable ContiRe.Tex Technology.
Continental ContiRe.Tex technology, an industry-first for the tyre market, received the prestigious Good Design Awards Winner accolade in the Engineering Design category in recognition for outstanding design and innovation.
The technology uses a sustainably sourced superior material to completely replace the need for conventional polyester. Together with fibre specialist and textile manufacturer OTIZ, Continental Tyres developed a special technology to recycle PET bottles without the intermediate chemical steps previously needed, making the polyester yarn functional for the heavy mechanical demands of tyres.
The Good Design Awards are the highest honour for design and innovation in the country and reward projects across eleven design disciplines covering more than 30 categories and sub-categories.
The Australian Good Design Awards, the country’s oldest and most prestigious international awards, date back to 1958 in celebrating the best new products and services on Australian and international markets.
Projects recognised with an Australian Good Design Award demonstrate excellence in professional design and highlight the impact a design-led approach has on business success, social and environmental outcomes.
“We are pleased to share that Continental Tyres contribution to reducing our environmental footprint, has been commended through the recognition of the Australian Good Design Awards,” said Mitchell Golledge, Managing Director of Continental Tyres.
CEO of Good Design Australia and Chair of the Australian Good Design Awards, Dr Brandon Gien said the recognition of these awards is a significant achievement given the incredibly high standard of projects submitted in this year’s awards.
Recycling is becoming increasingly important in the design, development and production of premium tyres. By 2050 at the latest, Continental Tyres aims to use 100% sustainably produced materials in all its tyre products.
For over 150 years Continental Tyres has been a leader in creating world-class innovations using advanced technologies. The German-engineered tyres are refined and tested with safety in mind and are the first choice for leading vehicle manufacturers globally.