Employment and job security: By regularly investing in plant and machinery, we secure our location and thus jobs in the region for around 250 employees – and have been doing so since 1927.

Further development: We support our employees in their professional development by offering and promoting internal and external training programmes.

Co-determination: Exchange and co-determination are important to us. Our works committee is an additional point of contact for contributing ideas and optimisation possibilities. It is committed to their implementation. Naturally, ideas are also exchanged within the respective teams and with the direct line manager and implemented wherever possible. Our works committee, consisting of four elected employees from different departments, represents the interests of the staff.

Different working models and working hours: Most employees work in two, three or four shifts – so that the relevant systems are in operation around the clock and unnecessary emissions, e.g. for heating up the ovens, are avoided. To ensure a good work-life balance, positive flexitime balances are equalised as quickly as possible within the scope of operational possibilities and part-time positions are offered for different workload. Working from home is also possible in some areas.

Share the company’s success: The commitment and expertise of our employees are the basis for our success and lead to a high level of customer satisfaction. All employees receive a merit bonus and/or a bonus if the annual company targets are achieved.

Diversity and equal opportunities: We strictly reject any form of discrimination. We do not make any difference based on social or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexuality or religion. Our staff consists of employees from nineteen different nationalities, who work in a wide variety of areas. In many departments, we have a broad mix of ages – from young people who have just started their careers with us to colleagues who have been with us for over 40 years. We greatly appreciate the different perspectives and experiences, as both are of great value in our industry.

Working atmosphere: Various events are organised every year to get to know each other and for the social get-together. New employees are invited on an excursion – together with those celebrating an anniversary – to get to know some of our customers and their production facilities. Individual events are organised for each department every year. Larger events such as Christmas aperitifs and staff parties are also organised on a regular basis. We meet our retirees every year at the "Chlausenhock"(St Nicholas get-together) or invite them and their grandchildren to our plant.

Social commitment: We regularly support social campaigns in the region. We have also been donating to charitable organisations in the region for several years –- instead of giving Christmas presents to our customers.

Social security: We offer a good pension scheme and pay 100% of the cost of the premium for non-occupational accident and daily sickness allowance insurance. 

Health and safety in the workplace: We joined the SUVA Safety Charter many years ago and are committed to health and safety. The implementation of and compliance with safety measures are regularly reviewed. 

In addition, we are a long-standing member of the industry solution of the Swiss Foundry Association for the fulfilment of occupational safety requirements. The industry solution of the Swiss Foundry Association was recognised by the Federal Coordination Commission for Occupational Safety (FCOS) at the end of 1998 and is recertified by the FCOS every five years.

Code of Conduct in the company: We comply with the applicable laws, principles, guidelines and national and international industry regulations. This applies both to our dealings with our employees and to our dealings with customers and suppliers. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form. Our employees are encouraged to contact the HR department or the works committee if they discover any violations of legal, economic or ethical behavioural guidelines. The works committee is entitled to carry out further investigations or consult a suitable specialist centre while maintaining anonymity.

Code of Conduct for Suppliers: We require our suppliers to comply with our Code of Conduct for Suppliers. This includes protecting human rights, ensuring health and safety in the workplace, fair pay and training opportunities.