Continental
BITO GRID wire shelves improve fire safety in the production facility of a tyre manufacturer


Our customer

Continental, known for their technologically advanced tyres for cars and motorcycles, also have more than 100 years experience in the development and production of bicycle tyres which gives the tyre manufacturer an exceptional position within the industry. Continental is also the only German bicycle tyre manufacturer to produce exclusively in Germany. Their products are hand-made, using revolutionary technologies and premium materials.
Initial situation and customer requirements
- Make maximum use of warehouse space.
- Loads are to be handled without service vehicles.
- The storage installation must comply with fire prevention regulations.
Some impressions of our customer solution
Project brief
The BITO Solution
Multi-level storage
» A two-tier shelving installation was set up at the customer’s premises.
Reliable fire protection
» BITO GRID wire shelves provide additional additional fire protection. They are 50% water- and air-permeable in compliance with VdS* guideline CEA 4001. *VdS, Europe's largest institute for corporate security specialising in fire protection, natural hazard prevention and cyber security.
Cost-efficient solution
» By integrating standardised components into the design, we were able to realise a very cost-effective solution.
Customer benefits
In what way has the BITO solution helped our customer to realise their full potential?
- Optimum use of the available storage space.
- Easy assembly; the boltless shelving system allows convenient and instant reconfiguration at any time.
- No additional fire prevention measures required (no extra costs).
- All storage positions are easily accessible; the shelving installation can be serviced manually.