Continental Celebrates and Thanks Its Long-serving Employees in Northeim

When employees celebrate their long-service anniversaries with a company, in many cases even at the same location, this naturally speaks for the company and the region, but most of all for the employees themselves. Employees like Dirk Oberheide, who started here as an apprentice and will in all likelihood retire here as well. “One of Continental’s aims with this celebration was to thank its long-standing employees at the site for their loyalty and commitment,” emphasizes Jens Heuchert, who organized the celebration along with his team. “The event is an important way for to us to make our appreciation clear. I’m very pleased that the guests felt the celebration was successful and that they feel valued as a result.”

Dr. Dirk Leiß, who heads Continental’s Surface Solutions business area, explicitly mentioned this in his celebratory speech. Addressing the long-service employees directly, he said: “All we can say is thank you! For your loyalty, dedication and great commitment over such a long period. You are the embodiment of Continental’s strong community in Northeim. Without you, the site would not be what it is today: an important and recognized employer in the region and a cornerstone for the Continental Group.”

With around 1,700 employees, the Continental plant in Northeim is one of the largest employers in the region. The company has been manufacturing here since 1964 and currently produces conveyor belts for mining and industry, technical fabrics, membranes and printing blankets, as well as hoses, hose lines and sealing parts for the automotive industry.