Philosophy

Our identity

• We are an independent Swiss corporation with Subsidiary companies throughout the world.
• We concentrate our activities on specific chemical and technical systems and products for the construction industry and for industry in general.
• We apply high ethical standards to our work.

Our goals

• We seek to achieve an ever-increasing cash flow in our companies and an attractive return on our capital.
• We offer our employees the opportunity to earn personal and social esteem in their occupation.
• We aim to be useful partners for society.

Our methods

• We design our management and company structures to be simple and transparent.
• We align all our operational activities with strategic goals.
• We strengthen and supplement our successful market positions using innovations which we implement both rapidly and on a global basis.

Policies

1 Market

To grow stronger than our competitors in attractive markets and to become leaders in selected markets.  In less attractive markets we will maintain our position as long as we enjoy a return on our investment, while anticipating the potential need for withdrawal.

Product

To strengthen the successful positions we have achieved and to develop new potentials for success by constantly improving and innovatively updating our product range, systems and procedures.

3 Finances

To strive for cash-flow which allows for reasonable depreciation an above-average return on capitalan attractive dividend.

4 Manufacture

To manufacture our products to the standards required by the market,  within the time stipulated and at the lowest possible cost.

5 Structure

To clearly delegate authority and to set up an organization which is simple and close to its markets.

6 Management

To align the activities of our employees with our policies, strategies and operational goals, and allocate our resources within the limits of acceptable risks.

7 Employees

To create a working atmosphere in which innovation, performance and mutual respect can develop.

8 Ecology and Safety

To address environmental and safety concerns throughout the whole value chain

9 Quality

To set high standards for our work and behaviour in all our activities and to focus on the needs of our markets and strive to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction and confidence.

10 Ethics

Our conduct vis-à-vis customers, suppliers, competitors, authorities and the public is governed by high ethical standards.  We act in compliance with the laws and regulations.