1. We are an independent company and regard ourselves as an innovative, researching group of companies. Worldwide we are at home in the growth markets and play an active role in their development. Our corporate policy is characterised by confidence and reliability. We followed the business rule: Stick to business ethics

2. In technology we see a great opportunity to meet the challenges set by society. Technology serves mankind, and this in turn makes our work meaningful.

3. Our customer-oriented approach makes us successful and benefits not only our members of staff, partner companies and shareholders but also the public at large.

4. It is with openness and inner flexibility that we, as a "learning" company, design our adaptation processes in an environment which is constantly undergoing change.

5. The market economy is our basis. We are actively involved in our relations with the outside world. We respect the laws and cultures of the countries in which we work and aim to be a committed member of society.

6. Our all-embracing notion for total quality externally and internally is setting new standards. Through our daily work in pursuit of optimum solutions we have a clear commitment to performance and professionalism.

7. Environmental responsibility is an integral part of everything we undertake.

8. Our principles "How we treat one another", are a part of our declared policy and form the basis for our co-operation within the company.

No matter how advanced and highly developed a company's technology is, it is only as effective as the people operating it. Taking the best possible care of our employees is the basis to improve productivity, retain staff, and improve efficiency.