Company

• We act economically and customer-orientated.
• We are able to recognise opportunities.
• We utilise the possibilities of the market.
• We are ready for change.
• We have the courage to break new ground.

Every PCK employee is part of the company.
We work with great commitment for the success of our company.

We have a shared responsibility, not only for the well-being of our employees, but also for the region.

For us, it goes without saying that we protect PCK's property (financial, tangible and intangible), handle it with care and do not use or appropriate it improperly or without authorisation for our own purposes.

We protect PCK assets from waste, loss, damage, misuse, theft and misappropriation.

We respect the assets of others.

• We reduce waste and emissions.
• We use energy efficiently.
• We manufacture high-quality products.
• We are committed to a liveable environment and promote culture, art and sport.
• We promote educational programmes in the region.
• We support clubs, kindergartens and schools.
• We look after our health and the health of our colleagues.
• We strengthen our health awareness.
• We live a healthy life.

PCK ensures that the workplaces and their surroundings (machines, equipment and work processes, chemical agents, etc.) do not jeopardise the physical integrity or health of employees.

Appropriate measures to reduce the risk of accidents and improve working conditions are the aim of regular optimisation processes. Employees also receive training on health and safety in the workplace.

• We feel responsible for the safety of all PCK employees, our partner companies and neighbours.
• We act consciously and are mindful.
• We work in a disciplined manner and comply with regulations.

We are constantly improving by talking openly about our mistakes and learning from our own and others' mistakes. The safety of our employees and everyone on our premises is a corporate objective of equal importance to the economic success of PCK. Occupational safety is an integral part of all operational processes. We have therefore also defined measurable safety and environmental requirements in our work documents, which everyone is obliged to comply with.

Personal safety and process safety require more than just following the rules. We care about the safety of our colleagues. It is a misunderstanding of consideration if you do not draw your colleague's attention to unsafe behaviour. We all need to be aware of safety risks in our work.

NO ACTIVITY IS SO URGENT THAT IT CANNOT BE CARRIED OUT SAFELY.

• We value honesty.
• We are honest with each other and trust each other.

We trust each other and are tolerant in our dealings with each other. We treat our customers and suppliers with respect.

We contribute our knowledge and skills to the success of the company.

The ideas and suggestions of our employees help us move forward.

Anyone who works makes mistakes. We want to learn from our mistakes. It is therefore important to recognise mistakes and to evaluate them in order to prevent damage. It is equally important to report mistakes or misconduct, because we can only learn from mistakes that are recognised.

Business relationships based on trust are essential to our success. Everyone benefits from this trust.

To ensure that our business relationships are beneficial to all, it is important not only to understand the needs of stakeholders, but also to work with them honestly, respectfully and responsibly. This includes our partner companies, contractual partners and authorities. Competitiveness should always go hand in hand with lawful and fair behaviour.

Our business secrets and those of our shareholders, such as inventions, recipes, prices, etc., are valuable business information. We treat them confidentially and do not pass them on to unauthorised persons. We respect the business secrets of our business partners and customers in the same way.

PCK does not tolerate immoral and corrupt behaviour on the part of its employees and business partners. Decisions based on corruption are immoral, distort competition and damage our company's reputation and assets.

• We treat each other, partner companies, suppliers and customers with respect.
• We recognise each other's achievements.
• We respect everyone's personality and individuality.

At PCK, every person is entitled to fair treatment, courtesy and respect.

We respect internationally recognised human rights and the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany and support their observance.

We treat others with consideration and respect and avoid creating situations that may appear inappropriate to others. We behave prudently and cautiously when dealing with political and religious issues.

We speak out against hostile, intimidating or humiliating behaviour.

We respect each other's work.

Our cooperation is characterised by respect and mutual appreciation. This means that we allow different opinions and are tolerant of different religions and views on life. We address problems openly and solve them together.

• We are professionally and socially competent.
• We are experienced, reliable and goal-orientated.
• We utilise our skills to provide optimal services.
• We are constantly improving our qualifications.

Business relationships based on trust are essential for our success Everyone benefits from this trust. It is as much a part of professional behaviour as efficiency and entrepreneurial thinking.

To ensure that our business relationships benefit everyone, it is important not only to understand the needs of stakeholders, but also to work with them honestly, respectfully and responsibly.

This includes our partner companies, contractual partners and authorities. Competitiveness should always go hand in hand with lawful and fair behaviour.

• Diversity is an enrichment for us.
• Gender or age, marital status or skin colour, culture or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability or illness, religious affiliation or ideology play no role in our dealings with one another.

A culture of equal opportunities, trust and mutual respect is of great importance to us.

We treat all colleagues equally, regardless of gender, age, illness, marital status, skin colour, culture, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, religious affiliation or ideology.

Our employees are judged solely on their performance and deployed according to their skills and knowledge. Conversely, every employee must also contribute to the company to the best of his or her knowledge and ability.

PCK does not tolerate any unlawful behaviour in the context of the employment relationship.

• We utilise an optimal professional exchange of ideas between the specialist departments.
• We dare to ask questions.
• We talk openly with each other.
• We pass on our knowledge.

Each colleague passes on the necessary information and keeps himself informed of everything that is required to fulfil his duties.

At PCK, we emphasise open and accurate reporting and communication about our business transactions to shareholders, employees, business partners and the public.

We ensure that communications about our company are justified and appropriate. Communications must be true, accurate and not misleading.

Inadequate or false information can damage PCK's reputation and business. Confidential information must be protected.