ATE was founded in 1906 by Alfred Teves in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The company started as a supplier of automotive accessories and gradually shifted its focus over the decades to the development of braking systems and hydraulic components. Thanks to technical innovations such as the introduction of hydraulic brakes, ATE became a benchmark in automotive technology for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

Today, ATE is part of Continental AG, a global technology group specializing in mobility solutions and vehicle safety. Within this group, ATE supplies components to both car manufacturers and the aftermarket. Its product range includes brake discs, brake pads, brake calipers, master cylinders, brake fluids, and other braking system components — all designed and manufactured to meet strict standards and specifications.

ATE continually invests in technological development to meet the evolving demands of the automotive industry. Its innovations include electronic parking brake systems and regenerative braking for hybrid and electric vehicles. With decades of experience in braking technology, ATE continues to play a key role in the development of safe and reliable braking solutions for modern vehicles.