Freudenberg in Italy Freudenberg Group - Corteco

Freudenberg GroupGuiding Principles• Value for CustomersWe are committed to anticipating, understandingand meeting our customers‘ needs and expectations.As a diligent supplier with a passion for detail,we provide indispensable support to make ourcustomers successful. We deliver superior valuethrough our commitment to quality, service andreliability, supported by our global presence.• InnovationAs a multinational company of German origincompeting in global markets, our establishedtradition of innovation and renewal benefits ourcustomers. Constant innovation in everything wedo is essential for our long term financial success.We are leaders in continuous improvement, andour culture encourages and rewards creativityand initiative from all our employees.• LeadershipEntrepreneurship is our heritage and the foundationof our success. We continue this traditionthrough delegated responsibilities, freedom ofaction and personal accountability.We believe in solid leadership based on personalexample, modesty, putting trust in people, andpromoting team spirit. We are committedto developing our future leaders within theFreudenberg Group in order to safeguard thisstyle.• PeopleAs a family company, we are devoted to ouremployees‘ well-being and personal development.We reject all forms of discrimination andharassment and show understanding and respectin our dealings with each other.We promote a multi-cultural environment whereemployees work together in worldwide teams toenrich our culture and capability. We believe inthe value of enduring relationships with customers,suppliers and industrial partners.• ResponsibilityOur company and its family shareholders togetherare committed to protecting the environment andbeing responsible corporate citizens in all countriesand communities in which we do business.We take all possible care to ensure the safety ofthe workplace and of our products.As a family company, we strive for the higheststandards of personal behavior. Fairness andintegrity guide our conduct amongst ourselves,towards our business partners and the generalpublic.• Long Term OrientationAfter more than 160 years, the FreudenbergGroup is and will remain a wholly owned familyenterprise. We strongly believe that our long termbusiness orientation is a major strength that benefitsour customers and partners.While we are not averse to reasonable risks,financial prudence and solidity will continue todetermine the scope and speed of our strategicdevelopment. Freudenberg has a long andsuccessful tradition of worldwide cooperation,alliances and partnerships which enable us tobetter serve our customers and strengthen ourcompetitive position.2223