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• Careers Continental Names Tom Godwin UK and Ireland Sales Manager Published: May 14, 2026 Author: James Lockwood Tom Godwin will lead Continental’s UK and Ireland sales for earthmover, MPT and military tyres. Continental has appointed Tom Godwin as National Sales Manager for Earthmover, MPT and Military tyres across the UK and Ireland. The move places Godwin in charge of national sales planning and customer development across several specialist tyre segments where product knowledge, application support and long-term relationships are central to growth. A shift from agricultural tyres Godwin moves into the role after working within Continental’s UK and Ireland agricultural tyres business. That background gives him experience in off-highway applications where load, durability, terrain and service requirements shape buying decisions. His new brief covers the earthmover, MPT and military portfolios. Continental said he will define and execute the national sales strategy, strengthen customer partnerships and support growth across those specialist sectors. For tyre dealers, fleet operators and equipment users, the appointment matters because these segments are highly application-led. Earthmover and MPT tyres are rarely simple replacement purchases. Customers often need technical support around duty cycles, surface conditions, machine type and total operating cost. Specialty tyres gain strategic weight The appointment also comes as Continental continues to sharpen its wider focus on tyres. Tyre News has previously reported on Continental’s restructuring and the group’s move towards a more tyre-focused business model, including its refocused global tyre operations and specialty tyre activity. That corporate backdrop gives the appointment more trade relevance than a routine personnel change. Specialty tyres sit outside the high-volume passenger market, but they can carry strong value where performance, uptime and technical support are significant to end users. Continental’s wider tyre business has also shown strength in original equipment supply.



Tyre News recently reported that Continental supplied original equipment tyres to all 10 highest-volume EV manufacturers in EMEA during 2025, underlining the manufacturer’s broader emphasis on technical fitments and customer partnerships. Customer partnerships in focus Commenting on the appointment, Godwin said the “highly specialised Earthmover segment” presented a significant opportunity for Continental. He said he looked forward to building on existing foundations and working with customers to expand the company’s portfolio and end-user base. He also pointed to Continental’s MPT range, saying the segment benefits from “decades of proven performance” in demanding on-road and off-road applications. The wording reflects a practical challenge for tyre suppliers in these sectors. Buyers are often looking beyond brand recognition. They need evidence of durability, availability, technical backup and suitability for specific machines. Continental’s UK commercial activity has also included fleet-facing education work. Tyre News reported on the company’s “Respect for Retreads” campaign, which aimed to address misconceptions around retread tyres in the commercial vehicle sector. ‍ Godwin’s appointment signals continued investment in specialist sales capability across the UK and Ireland. For dealers and distributors, that could mean more focused support around earthmover and MPT applications, particularly where customers operate mixed fleets or demanding off-road equipment. The move also sits within a wider market where sustainability, uptime and procurement standards are becoming more visible. Continental secured a platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis in 2025, placing it among the top 1% of companies assessed globally, according to previous Tyre News coverage. For specialist tyre buyers,



those factors increasingly sit alongside performance and price. Godwin’s role will therefore be judged not only on sales growth, but also on how effectively Continental supports customers in technically demanding segments. ‍ ‍ Tagged with: Continental tyres, Tom Godwin, earthmover tyres, MPT tyres, military tyres, specialty tyres, off-highway tyres, UK tyre industry, Ireland tyre market, commercial tyres ‍ Disclaimer: This content may include forward-looking statements. Views expressed are not verified or endorsed by Tyre News Media. Let's Shape the Future of the Tyre Industry Together Whether you're launching a product, sharing innovation, supporting sustainability initiatives or looking to engage with the global tyre industry. Contact us ADVERTISEMENT Latest News Market Intelligence Bio-Based Feedstocks Open New Route to Rubber Decarbonisation People &

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