Francisco Polonio, owner of Patinter

"...mileage, retreadability and safety."

"The key tire properties for us are fuel consumption, mileage, retreadability and safety. Continental is a real partner to Patinter, offering us a reliable package. In view of the quality and performance of Continental premium tires, their purchase price is of lesser importance. Continental is always available at short notice with reliable and high-quality service."

Background
Patinter S.A. is an international carrier which consists of around 1500 trucks and 1750 trailers. As well as other transport conveyances, Patinter is guaranteeing just-in-time delivery to automotive manufacturers and suppliers in Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and the Czech Republic. On average, each Patinter truck covers between 130,000 and 180,000 kilometers a year. In the process approximately 11,000 tires get used.

As an intelligent carrier expanding on the European continent, Patinter invests in state-of-the-art equipment and regularly subjects its fleet to thorough inspection. A fleet of company-owned service vehicles ensures the trucks' flexibility, reliability and optimum availability. With back-up support from outside service providers, 60 employees have the sole job of tending to the maintenance of the fleet and its tires.