Continental acquires diagnostics specialist Omitec

Jan. 1, 2020
Continental is intensifying

its activities in the diagnostics business and has acquired

the diagnostics specialist Omitec Group Ltd.
The Independent Aftermarket business segment of the international automotive supplier Continental is intensifying its activities in the diagnostics business and has acquired the diagnostics specialist Omitec Group Ltd. The company, with headquarters in Devizes, United Kingdom, employs a staff of over 250. Omitec is a global supplier of diagnostic as well as workshop equipment for the motor vehicle market. With the acquisition of Omitec by Continental, the two enterprises combine their ideally complementary strengths and become a major supplier in the sector, with a broad portfolio of diagnostics products and solutions.

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With this move, Continental strengthens its international position in the independent aftermarket and once again underscores the growing importance of diagnostic products and services both in the aftermarket and the original equipment market.

"We are firmly convinced that by taking this step we are even better prepared to handle the challenges of the future and satisfy the needs of the market," says Helmut Ernst, Vice President Independent Aftermarket at Continental.

Continental and Omitec have cooperated very successfully in the past. Since 2008 Continental ContiSys has been offering multibrand diagnostic solutions from Omitec under the VDO brand. In addition to international cooperation in the distribution of diagnostic solutions under the VDO label, the sales rights for the Autodiagnos brand in Germany, Austria and Switzerland were acquired from Omitec in mid-2010.

With the now completed acquisition, Continental expands its product and solution portfolio further and offers professional workshops a larger variety of up-to-date, future-proof solutions to support the servicing and repair of cars and light commercial vehicles.

The Omitec product range comprises a broad spectrum. From simple EOBD service tool, to computer-assisted diagnostic solutions with links to catalogs and technical data, to products in the fields of exhaust analysis technology and workshop equipment, many innovative solutions are marketed under the Omitec, Crypton and Autodiagnos brands.

With sales of €30.5 billion in 2011, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 167,000 employees in 46 countries.

The Automotive Group with its three divisions Chassis & Safety, Powertrain and Interior achieved sales of approximately €18.5 billion in 2011. The Automotive Group is present in more than 170 locations worldwide. As a partner of the automotive and commercial vehicle industry, it develops and produces innovative products and systems for a modern automotive future, in which cars provide individual mobility and driving pleasure consistent with driving safety, environmental responsibility and cost-efficiency.

Within the Continental Interior Division the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit accommodates the specific requirements of the commercial vehicle, special vehicle and aftermarket sector. A global network of sales and service companies ensures proximity to local customers. Covering the product brands Continental, VDO, ATE and Barum the Business Unit offers electronic products, systems and services for commercial and special vehicles, a broad selection of products for specialized workshops and spare parts for the Independent Aftermarket and the Original Equipment Services after end of series production of the vehicle manufacturer.

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