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Continental was founded in 1871 as a rubber manufacturer, Continental-Caoutchouc und Gutta-Percha Compagnie. [10] In 1898, Continental began development and production of the vehicle tires with plain tread, which was a major success for the brand. In 1904, Continental became the first company in the world to manufacture grooved vehicle tires. [11]
Continental was formed with the acquisition of the 2,000‐station Millstadt Ill., telephone. exchange. Philip J. Lucier was the company’s president until his death in July 24, 1970, after a bomb exploded in a company auto mobile on the parking lot of the Pierre Lacleve Center in Clayton.
All new cars in the United States come with a warranty that cover repairs for a certain period of time and a certain number of miles, such as 3 years and 36,000 miles. An extended warranty provides similar coverage beyond those time or mileage limits. Legally, only the original manufacturer can "extend" a warranty.
Conoco gas station and quick shop in Miles City, Montana Along with sister brands, Phillips 66, and 76, "Conoco" ( / ˈ k ɒ n ə k oʊ / ), [ 39 ] is a major American brand of oil and gas station that has been owned by Phillips 66 since 2012 and was originally the brand used by its originator, Conoco Inc., from 1875 to its merger with Phillips ...
Texas International Airlines Inc. was a United States local service carrier, known from 1940 until 1947 as Aviation Enterprises, [1] until 1969 as Trans-Texas Airways (TTA), and as Texas International Airlines until 1982, when it merged with Continental Airlines.
Continental anticipated taking 15 floors at Continental Center I. In addition it planned to add a company store, a credit union, and an employee service center in the street-level lobby of Continental Center I. [ 16 ] The airline agreed to lease 600,000 square feet (56,000 m 2 ) of space in the Cullen Center for 11 years initially and 20 years ...
Continental's CEO, Larry Kellner, commented "This is a good step forward, an opportunity to really make a difference to the environment" citing jatropha's 50–60% lower CO 2 emissions as opposed to Jet-A1 in its lifecycle. [126] Continental Airlines was recognized by NASA and Fortune magazine for positive environmental contributions. [123]
Francisco Anthony "Frank" Lorenzo [1] [2] (born May 19, 1940) is an American businessman. He managed Continental Airlines and Texas International Airlines between 1972 and 1990, through airline deregulation.