Certifications open doors. But what truly makes us successful are the people behind them — and the values they live every single day.
Quality Starts with Standards — and Goes Far Beyond
Our ISO 9001 group certification and the recently achieved AS/ISO 9100 aerospace certification are far more than certificates on the wall. They demonstrate to our customers that we operate according to internationally recognised quality standards and maintain stable, traceable processes. This strengthens market access, trust and efficiency — three pillars that determine success or failure in our industry.
Yet as important as these certifications are: processes alone do not ensure sustainable competitiveness. A management system can be as sophisticated as it gets — without the right people bringing it to life, it remains a set of rules on paper.
The true foundation of our success is our company values.
Values That Are Lived — Not Just Written Down
Our values are not an abstract construct gathering dust somewhere in a management handbook. Company values only unleash their power when they are lived in everyday practice — by all employees and by the leadership team alike. Day after day, in every decision, in every conversation, in every task.
Our four company values are: Teamwork, Responsibility, Excellence and Positive Mindset.
What does this mean in our day-to-day reality?
Teamwork — Stronger Together
We support each other, and everyone contributes equally to our success. It doesn’t matter whether someone works in production, development or administration — every contribution counts.
Our collaboration is built on openness, honesty, trust and respect. We give each other feedback — constructive and appreciative. Because only those who receive honest feedback can grow.
We are proud to be a family-owned business. You can feel it in the small things: we greet each other. What may sound obvious is the expression of a culture where every person is seen and valued.
Responsibility — Ownership in Every Task
With us, everyone takes 100% responsibility for their work — in terms of quality, cost and deadlines. Responsibility for us does not mean top-down control, but self-accountability driven by conviction.
We know our shared goals and align our actions accordingly. And we honour our commitments — to customers, to partners and to our colleagues. Reliability is not a bonus — it is our fundamental principle.
Excellence — The Drive to Keep Improving
Excellence for us does not mean perfection at any cost, but the consistent aspiration to make the best of our capabilities. We use our resources wisely while guaranteeing the highest quality. Because efficiency and outstanding performance are not contradictions — they are interdependent.
With competence and innovation, we create real added value for our customers. We have clearly defined our formula for excellence:
Excellence = Best-Practice Processes + Training + Practice + Continuous Improvement
This formula is not lip service. It is our daily compass — in manufacturing, in development and in our collaboration with customers.
Positive Mindset — Solutions, Not Problems
Challenges are part of our everyday life. What sets us apart is how we deal with them: we think solution-oriented. The focus is always on the solution, never on the problem.
We stand for simple solutions and communicate in a clear, understandable way. Complexity is not a mark of quality — clarity is. And despite all the daily challenges, we never lose our sense of humour. Because those who approach their work with a smile often find the better solutions.
Values as a Success Factor — and a Magnet for the Right People
Strong company values are not only the central factor for sustainable business success. They are also the foundation for employee satisfaction and a decisive criterion for attracting exactly the people who are the right fit for us.
Because culture doesn’t happen by accident. It is the result of conscious decisions — and of people who embrace those decisions.
Do You Share Our Values?
If our company values resonate with you and you want to actively shape our success in the future, visit our website and explore current vacancies.
Because where precision determines success, our gears and gearboxes are at work — in jet engines, on the racetrack and on the railway.
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