HSP Hoesch Spundwand und Profil GmbH is one of the world's leading manufacturers of bulkhead profiles, profile and rod steel and mine support profiles. HSP GmbH is based in Salzgitter and the company policy is based on the corporation's "5 P" guidelines.

Customers
Our goal is satisfied customers with long-lasting faith in our products and services. Thanks to our consistent focus on customer needs, market-driven products, experience gained from tradition stretching back over 100 years and the use of innovative technologies, HSP HoeschSpundwand und Profil GmbH is an attractive and competent partner for our customers.

Staff
In order to make the best use of our staff's skills and talents and to allow them to flourish, we create an environment in which the staff can learn from each other, gain further qualifications and develop personally. Paying attention to and promoting the skills and individual responsibility of all of our staff is a key element of our corporate culture. We expect dedication and performance from every individual. Each member of staff is called upon to contribute to the achievement of our goals.

Suppliers
The benefits our customers enjoy - the quality and advantages of our products and services - begins with our suppliers. That's why we expect the same from our suppliers as we want to offer our customers: expertise, quality, reliability and flexibility.

Profit
By generating profit, we create the vital foundation for securing our company's future and ensuring its further development. All members of staff in the company are responsible for the level of profit generated. It is directly influenced by our work and contributes to securing jobs. A high level of profitability creates faith in our long-term performance among customers and shareholders.

Costs
Consistent cost management is a significant factor in generating profit. In this area, HSP HoeschSpundwand und Profil GmbH combines streamlined processes, optimum stocks, low processing costs and constant increases in productivity.

Growth
We want to maintain and expand HSP HoeschSpundwand und Profil GmbH's market position through growth. When growing in existing and new market segments, we place great value on growing expertise too. We use this to strengthen our competitive position.

Quality
Each member of staff represents the quality of his work. Expert consulting, the flawless character of our products and adherence to delivery dates allow us to fulfil our customers' quality requirements. We use our Integrated Management System for quality, safety, health, the environment and energy as an instrument to allow us to constantly improve all our services and activities.

Health and safety
Our aim is to promote health and to avoid work-related illness and any accidents which cause damage to persons or property. That's why protecting the lives and health of our staff takes priority over economic benefits - it is our top priority. Managers at all levels are responsible for safety and health protection within the task areas assigned to them.

Environment and energy
As a company based in the city of Dortmund, we want to use active environmental protection to contribute to the maintenance of the natural foundations of life. We see our efforts to protect the environment as our duty to our neighbours, fellow citizens and later generations. We aim to minimise the effects on the environment caused by our company's activities. In our company, environmental protection begins with environmentally friendly procurement and ends with regularly monitoring all specifications relevant to the environment. The company is committed to constantly increasing energy efficiency and to using energy carefully.

Innovation
Our business activities include constantly developing our products and services. We recognise the increasing demands on products and services early and offer our customers intelligent solutions quickly. We involve our customers and suppliers in joint developments, working together in a close partnership.

Plant and process technology
Plant and process technology are orientated towards our company's claim to be one of the leading companies internationally, with high quality and low costs. We see a significant competitive advantage for HSP HoeschSpundwand und Profil GmbH in implementing innovative technologies quickly and constantly developing our efficient production processes. We see environmental protection and dealing responsibly with our plants and resources as an investment in our future.

Organisation
Responsibilities are clearly defined in our transparent and process-orientated organisation. We work on shared success across all departments and levels. We are prepared to act independently. Situating responsibility locally in the company requires cooperation based on trust, team spirit, short decision-making processes and fast communication. We meet the challenges of tomorrow through constant further development.

The company policy defines the route upon which HSP HoeschSpundwand und Profil GmbH will achieve our demanding goals. It is regularly checked and updated as necessary. We provide all resources and information required to achieve these goals. We are committed to taking note of and adhering to all legal conditions and ethical values.

Dortmund, June 2011

The Management
Dr.-Ing. Roger Schlim - Dipl.-Kfm. Michael Schäfer