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Using experience from more than six decades in the belting industry, we’re sharing information about how to identify if new belts are needed for a baler and some preventative maintenance tips to help farmers be more successful in their next harvest season.

Reporter, Frank Stanko, from the Wahpeton Daily News, came into Continental's Wahpeton facility to interview Plant Manager, Rod Koch, to learn more about the state of the business as a Continental facility.

Rod Koch, who oversees our facility, wrote an article for Industrial Distribution about what the plant does to continue to focus on their 'people-first' culture, which stems from their history and Midwestern roots. The article was picked by four additional media outlets.

Technology in playground equipment is shifting. For decades, playground structures were designed and manufactured using steel, plastic or even wood. Since the days of sky-high metal slides, two-story jungle gyms and jolting seesaws, equipment manufacturers have modernized their design strategies to be safer and more inclusive. Exploration in using new materials, like rubber, is driving industry innovation and product differentiation, and it’s proving successful. Read on to learn more about how our favorite material – rubber – is changing outdoor playtime and the industry.

Learn more about the repair kits we provide to OEMs and distributors for draper header belts and baler belts for a do-it-yourself fix in the field with this product Q&A.

Wahpeton Plant Manager, Rod Koch, was interviewed by Prairie Business Magazine for an article about the production facility as a Continental company, and its continued focus on its strong company culture.

Learn how the Web-Cleat™ Seed Tender Conveyor Belt protects the planting season with this product Q&A from Continental engineer, Ryan Dotzenrod, who also operates a family farm.

Mike Schroeder, Technical Consultant, shared with Aggregates Business magazine reporter, Liam McLoughlin, the factors to consider when selecting a cleated conveyor belt for the aggregates industry and how the cleat design can impact the machine's output and uptime. This technology is on display at Conexpo-Con/Agg in March 2023.

Did you know that WCCO Belting provides rubber for playground equipment? Sean Martin, Account Management Lead, wrote an article about this trend. Read on to learn about how rubber components are quickly becoming the future of playground equipment.

Giving your supplier of critical components - like your conveyor belt manufacturer - a seat at the table when creating new technologies can improve performance efficiency and reduce cost. In this article, WCCO's Mike Schroeder shares the benefits of collaborating early on for optimum performance.