FORT WORTH, Texas — Global tire maker giant Continental will build its first fully-owned tire distribution center in the U.S. in North Texas.
Continental says construction on the planned 753,000-square-foot distribution center is expected to begin this month, with operations expected to begin in 2026.
Continental had filed plans with the state for a $69 million, 752,000 facility at 10101 Old Burleson Road in Fort Worth in August. The project is within the 85.9 acre Risinger/35 Logistics Park, which is developed by Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas in far north Fort Worth, the Dallas Business Journal reports. The project is referred to in state filings as “Hillwood – Project Road Trip.”
Continental didn’t confirm the address but said in a news release this week that they chose North Texas for the distribution center “based on a comprehensive network study by Continental that identified the Dallas-Fort Worth area as a key distribution hub for the premium tire manufacturer.”
The company says the facility will have storage capacity for up to 800,000 tires and the potential to expand up to 1,255,000 square feet. Details about the number of jobs expected to be based in the facility weren’t immediately available.
"This facility marks our first owned tire distribution center in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to enhancing service levels and better attending to our customers," says Bill Caldwell, Senior Vice President, Continental Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires in the U.S. "Designed for future expansion, the new distribution center will include advanced automation technology and sustainability features, such as solar panels. We see the facility as a blueprint initiative for future building designs in respect of automation and renewable energy supply."
Dallas-based GSR Andrade Architects is the design firm on the project, according to filings with the state.
Continental serves the U.S. market via seven distribution centers and has 20 tire plants in 16 countries worldwide.
The company was founded in Germany in 1871, according to their website.
