Albert Handtmann Armaturenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Many years of experience and reliable products

The Handtmann Armaturenfabrik is one of the leading suppliers of valves, components and processing systems for the beverage industry, biotechnology, the chemical-pharmaceuticals industry, dairies and the food industry. The cornerstones of our success are the many years of experience and process know-how, practical consultancy services, extensive engineering services and extremely modern production.

Again and again, our products prove how reliable they are in daily use throughout the world. With the further development of existing technologies and when implementing new ideas, Handtmann Armaturenfabrik demonstrates impressive innovative strength time and time again.

Environment and sustainability

The Handtmann family and all employees have long been dedicated to protecting the environment. Even before the introduction of environmental management systems, occupational safety and environmental protection and all their requirements were already an important aspect of company management at Handtmann. New findings on negative environmental impacts must be factored into the planning. When it comes to active environmental protection, Handtmann has put effective measures in place in areas such as
- raw material recycling
- waste avoidance
- energy and water conservation
- water recycling and industrial water treatment

Our employees are our assets

Qualified, motivated people are key to our corporate success. Therefore at Handtmann, the employees are our central focus.

As a family-owned company, Handtmann is characterised by long-term prospects, innovative strength and security. The Handtmann family has a strong sense of responsibility to all its employees.

Handtmann is thus an attractive employer: Leading companies offer interesting jobs, aimed at long-term employment with the company – at a variety of locations and with a variety of benefits.

Certificates & General Terms and Conditions

We operate verifiably successful quality and environmental management systems and our components are certified.

The corporate guiding principles of the Handtmann Group of Companies form the basis of our entrepreneurial behaviour and set the standard for dealing with employees, business partners and customers.

The Handtmann Group of Companies enjoys high international reputation in various markets for technical solutions. Our key objective is securing the continuation of the group of companies as an independent family-owned business in the long term. With these guiding principles, the advisory board and management wish to express common values which characterise our thinking and actions and which are binding for every employee.

Values:

- Profitability

We are socially responsible and strive for economic success.

We aim to achieve positive growth and financial success for the benefit of our Group of Companies. At the same time we take into account the needs and welfare of all employees and associates in our business activities. We do not engage in the relentless pursuit of profit.

- Innovation

We develop ideas for the future which are technologically advanced and customer focused.

As a technology driven company we strive for forward thinking, customer-orientated solutions of the highest standard for our products, our projects and the processes we adopt. These solutions must meet or exceed the expectations of the people who use them including our customers, business partners, employees, and suppliers.

- Truthfulness

We do what we say and we act in a truthful and ethical manner.

Our word is our commitment and our actions will prove it. What we say will be true and accurate. This is to instill confidence and credibility amongst each other as well as with customers, authorities, applicants, suppliers and all other contacts.

- Frugality

We handle all resources with consideration and use them conservatively.

To us frugality is to avoid waste. We plan and coordinate all resources such as time, workforce, money, machine tools, energy and raw materials in all well-advised and profitable manner. We do not Interpret frugality as meanness but merely to ensure our resources are used when beneficial or essential.

- Fairness

We respect the views and conduct of our partners in dialogue.

We extend the same degree of consideration to everyone. Every person and every organisation within the Handtmann Group of Companies and everyone we work with has equal status. This creates the basis to respect the views and behaviour of others. Showing respect does not necessarily imply agreement. It is about listening without preconception and showing appreciation for each other´s viewpoint.

- Honesty

We encourage open discussion and address unpleasant issues as they arise.

We speak to each other and not about one another. We appreciate direct open communication and discuss individual concerns as they arise both internally and with our business partners. On this basis everyone within the Handtmann Group has the right to speak their mind openly and respectfully. Whilst there are certain matters relating to confidential information and trade secrets which are unable to discuss, what we do say must be truthful, factual and accurate.

- Trust

We rely on and trust each other for support and cooperation.

Trust is the basis of our business where delegation and flexibility is an important factor to achieve what is needed. It is also an essential tool to helping others attain their goals.

- Collaboration

We stand by each other and work together effectively for joint success.

We vouch for each other and behave in such a way that others can vouch for us. Together we aim to consistently grow the Handtmann Group of Companies. We encourage the coordinated efforts by each division, department and individual to look beyond their boundaries and work together for the ultimate benefit of the entire Handtmann Group of Companies.