Continental® is proud to announce that Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH, based in Sankt Egidien and Altenburg, Germany, has been ranked 25th out of 245 companies in the SZ Institute’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. This award is about more than just innovation or technical refinement; it examines the innovation drivers of tomorrow, business models, sustainability strategies, and data-driven services. This achievement places Continental® among a select group of high-performing German organizations that demonstrate exceptional innovation performance.
The SZ Institute ranked companies based on their innovation, primarily by comparing the value of their own industrial property rights and similar assets to their total assets. Only companies with at least 12% of such assets were ranked, highlighting Continental’s strong performance. The assessment used Credit Reform data, making it transparent and data-driven. Out of 2,786 companies, only 245 displayed strong innovative skills after a thorough review.
This recognition reflects Continental’s ongoing strategy to focus on sustainability, engineering excellence, and long-term innovation of the Jet-A piston engine product line. Through targeted development programs, continued investment in new technologies, and the deep technical expertise of its teams, Continental® continues to strengthen its innovation capabilities while delivering practical, high-value aerospace solutions for customers and partners.
Being recognized as one of Germany’s most innovative companies reinforces Continental’s long-standing focus on innovation as a key driver of sustainable growth and operational excellence, and reflects the commitment and expertise of the teams advancing progress across the organization.
