1.     The customer is the centre of our attention!

Our 'employer' is the customer.By solving his economic problems and by demonstrating a high degree of reliability, the -Group wants to show it is an attractive partner to do business with. Our success is measured by the satisfaction of our customers.

2.      Innovation and quality born of tradition!

Over 135 years' experience are our basis for innovative, high-quality products with a worldwide reputation.  Our employees' expertise and the diversity of the -Group enable us to find creative solutions to problems in close collaboration with our customers.

3.     Motivation and improvement through personal responsibility!

A high degree of personal responsibility and short decision-making paths form the basis for employee motivation in the -Group. Teamwork leads our employees to work together in flexible groups which generate customer value born of their high qualifications and productivity.

4.     Successful for a long-term partnership!

 The objective of our transactions is the realisation of profits and this serves to secure enduring, long-term and successful partnerships with our employees and customers. By making a profit we aim to consistently invest in a variety of fields in order to achieve or secure the -Group’s market leadership in selected market segments.

5.     Look to the future with optimism!

Securing the future in Germany as a business location means for the -Group a continuation of the company's successful history since its establishment in 1869. The tremendous ability to adapt to changing relations should continue to remain our outstanding strength, combined with a solid economic base and consistently training up the next generation of managers, a good mix of young and old.