Code of conduct
As a technology company, HEIDENHAIN is globally active through its wide range of business partners and as an international organization with its own regional sales and service subsidiaries. In this constantly evolving environment and in markets with complex requirements, we are guided every day in our internal and external decisions, actions and processes by a set of principles.
Trust, respect and transparency
First and foremost, we strive to earn the trust and respect of our customers and business partners while maintaining transparent and sound business processes with our suppliers and service providers. We endeavor to uphold the reputation of our company in order to protect the company and its employees. It is how we ensure the continuity of our business success. Our guiding principles are the applicable legal requirements and our Code of Conduct. This is our commitment as the Management Board of DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH in Germany for our activities worldwide.
A closer look at what we stand for
“HEIDENHAIN products and services are used wherever high dynamic performance and precision positioning are called for. We seek to empower our customers with solutions to keep pushing the boundaries of accuracy and productivity. This strategy rests on technological innovation, uncompromising quality, individualized services, and absolute reliability. On this basis, we help our customers around the world turn their wishes and requirements into measurable success. At the same time, we meet all applicable export and customs requirements for our products and comply with all relevant rules and regulations.”
Dr. Hubert Ermer
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, Germany (headquarters)
“We succeed in pushing technological boundaries thanks to our high manufacturing depth, wide grasp of production technologies, and longstanding employee experience. These advantages allow us to view and optimize processes holistically while leveraging synergies across the board. As a result, we set the right priorities, especially when it comes to sustainability. With a high degree of automation, first-rate vocational apprenticeships, and continuous workforce development, we maintain our rigorous quality standards while opening the door to new manufacturing technologies that enable innovative products. We continuously invest in our employees and in leading-edge production processes. Our suppliers are expected to mirror our high sustainability and human-rights standards.”
Dr. Peter Lücke
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, Germany (headquarters)
“At HEIDENHAIN, our aim is to produce technologically leading-edge products that stand for very high accuracy, reliability, usability, and quality. Through state-of-the-art methods and technologies, along with years of fundamental research, we develop innovative solutions, often setting new technological standards in the process. These solutions make it possible or much easier for our customers to implement their goals and requirements. As we follow our vision of mastering nanometer accuracy, we meet all safety and conformity requirements for our products while improving their lifecycle sustainability and eco-compatibility. Our continuous investment in R&D underpins our success.”
Prof. Dr. Lutz Rissing
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, Germany (headquarters)
“As a company and especially as an employer, we pursue business success and sustainable growth to provide secure employment across our sites in the face of volatile markets. We treat our employees with high regard. Through socially responsible action and ethical principles, we stand against all forms of discrimination. We are firmly committed to equal opportunity for all employees and promote the principle of equality.”
Anna Enzinger
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, Germany (headquarters)
