We do not tolerate any violations of laws, rules and regulations, such as violations of labour laws, money laundering, data protection violations, fraud, corruption or competition violations. With this Code of Conduct, we have laid down binding rules that must be observed by the directors, managers and every employee of the company. It is the basis and guideline for dealing with legal challenges in our daily work. In particular, the managing directors and all managers bear the responsibility for the active implementation of this Code of Conduct. They have a role model function.
For ease of reading, this Code of Conduct uses the masculine form without intending to disparage, disadvantage or exclude other genders.
We comply with the laws and regulations of the countries in which we do business.
In connection with a business decision, we avoid conflicts of interest with private interests or other economic or other activities, including those of relatives or otherwise related persons or organisations. Potential or actual conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the company.
We do not tolerate bribery and do not grant benefits that are likely to influence an appropriate business decision. We grant benefits, e.g. in the form of gifts, hospitality and invitations to business partners, customers or other external third parties, only within reasonable limits and within the legally permissible framework. The same applies to the acceptance of benefits. Our contacts with public officials and mandate holders are strictly guided by the legal regulations on the avoidance of conflicts of interest and corruption.
We do not enter into any arrangements or agreements with competitors and do not coordinate any conduct with competitors that has the purpose or effect of preventing or restricting free competition.
We comply with all relevant anti-money laundering regulations, in particular on the recording and accounting of transactions and contracts. Unusual financial transactions, in particular involving cash, that are indicative of money laundering must be reported to a managing director before being carried out.
We comply with the legal rules of tax and customs law and for the import and export of goods, services and information.
We develop our products in accordance with legal requirements. Our processes and structures ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements as well as internal standards.
We treat all employees, suppliers, customers and business partners equally, regardless of gender, age, skin colour, culture, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity, disability, religion or belief. We do not tolerate discrimination, sexual harassment or other personal attacks on individuals or groups.
We promote health and safety and comply with occupational health and safety regulations. Occupational safety and health protection are an essential part of all operational processes.
We observe the applicable laws regarding remuneration and working hours.
We recognise the right of all employees to form trade unions and employee representative bodies on a democratic basis within the framework of national regulations.
We respect internationally recognised human rights and expect our suppliers, customers and business partners to do the same.
We comply with the requirements of the laws for the protection of the environment. We use resources sparingly and take care that our processes, operations and products have as little negative impact on the environment as possible.
We handle all company information and non-publicly accessible information from business partners with care. We maintain confidentiality about confidential information, use it only in a permissible manner and do not disclose it without authorisation.
We collect, compile, process, use and store personal data only in accordance with the legal requirements for data protection.
We expect our customers, suppliers and other business partners to comply with the principles of this Code of Conduct in their business practices. We ask our suppliers to ensure compliance with legal requirements and internationally recognised standards for the protection of the environment and respect for human rights.
Every employee is encouraged to contact his supervisor, the Compliance Officer or the managing directors with questions and comments in connection with this Code of Conduct, for example if there is any doubt as to whether conduct or a decision complies with the legal requirements.
Information on actual or suspected violations of the law with regard to our company, violations of the Code of Conduct or violations of company guidelines can also be reported to our ombudsperson, Mr. Silvan Schubmehl of the Law Firm Dr. Rudel, Schäfer & Partner mbB.
You can contact Mr. Schubmehl by telephone, e-mail or in person:
Phone: +49 541 35833 0
E-mail: ombudsperson@rudel-schaefer-partner.de
Contact with the reporting office is confidential. Reports can be submitted anonymously. However, we would like to encourage you to provide contact details for queries to the ombudsperson.
All products and a lot of information about wire, rope and wire rope hoist can be found in our catalog.
Johannes and Wilhelm VORNBÄUMEN, the founders of the company, gave utmost priority to developing the company and improving production and technology right from the beginning
