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Policy on Values and Business Ethics at Amtech
The following document synthesizes Amtech Solutions ’s Ethical Values. Everything stated here is contained in the Amtech Solutions Personnel Manual and other Amtech Solutions policy statements. Please review this document. Should you have questions please see your manager for clarification.
Statement of Commitment to Employees
Simply put, Amtech Solutions is people. We are a great company because we recruit and hire great people. We are committed to providing a work environment that breeds success. We are committed to being the best distributor of components and finished goods in the world. We are committed to working with each employee so that they can achieve success. We believe in open door policies. We commit to being available to any employee at any convenient time to discuss any job-related problems the employee may have. We are committed to our customers and we are committed to you, our employees.
Statement to Adherence to Sound Ethical Principles
Amtech Solutions is committed to the adherence of sound ethical judgement and to following the applicable laws and regulations of the countries in which we do business. Amtech Solutions expects all of its employees to exhibit integrity in their business dealings, good judgement in their decision making, and to follow these principles. Further, should there be situations where legal and ethical questions arise, Amtech Solutions expects employees to ask their supervisors or management for guidance. Amtech Solutions employees shall not engage in any form of bribery or granting of favors to win business. Amtech Solutions shall enforce and maintain ethical standards for advertisements as well as in communications with customers and suppliers.
Conflict of Interest
No employee of Amtech Solutions shall engage in the same or a similar line of business or research as that carried on by the company. An employee shall not have a financial interest in a company which is a competitor of or supplier to the company.
Financial interests held by an employee or by his or her immediate family members in such companies are to be disclosed immediately to the company so that a determination can be made as to whether a conflict exists. Members of the employee’s immediate family include spouse, children, and any other relative sharing the same home as the employee.
Protecting Company AND Customer Information
Amtech Solutions operates in a competitive business environment and employees must protect company information and customer information entrusted to us in the conduct of our business. During the course of your employment with Amtech Solutions, you will have access to information that is considered proprietary and confidential. You agree that at all times during the term of your employment and thereafter to hold in strictest confidence and not to disclose to any person or entity without written authorization from the CEO of the Company, any confidential or proprietary information of the Company or its customers. You understand that Confidential information means any company proprietary and confidential information, customer lists, Solutions, negotiations, trade secrets, programs, or know how, including, but not limited to, research, business or product plans, ideas, services, projects, customers, sales and profit figures, proposals, customer information, markets, sales and marketing materials, finances, software, strategic and other plans, projections, and other business information disclosed to you by the company, either directly or indirectly, in writing or orally, or viewed by you. You recognize that the company has received and will receive from customers their confidential or proprietary information subject to a duty on the company’s part to maintain the confidentiality of that information and you agree to hold all such information in the strictest confidence consistent with the Company’s agreement with the customer. You have a duty not to disclose to others any of such information and to keep strictly confidential and to return to Amtech Solutions. all such information promptly when so requested.
Gifts
There will be times that Amtech Solutions has the opportunity to send gifts to our customers. We have to be cognizant of different customer rules and regulations when it comes to accepting gifts from vendors AND THESE MUST BE FOLLOWED. At certain times of year, however, it is customary to give gifts to specific buyers with our customers. You must work through your supervisor and obtain approval for any gift purchase. Further, you must obtain approval from the customer prior to sending any gift. It is important to adhere to the Amtech Solutions gift guidelines. There will also be times when you are approached to receive gifts. There are specific rules that prohibit acceptance of gifts over USD$200.00 in value without prior approval from the CEO. Cash may not be accepted in any amount at any time. Offers of cash must be reported to the CEO; that vendor will be immediately disqualified pending investigation.
Conduct
Amtech Solutions expects employees to exhibit professional conduct at all times. Employees are representatives of the company and as such are expected to treat customers, suppliers, and fellow employees with respect. Please review the policy manual for instances of behavior that are deemed unacceptable and means for immediate termination or disciplinary action.
Statement of Social Responsibility
Amtech Solutions expects all employees to be socially responsible. Amtech Solutions maintains green programs to minimize its impact in the environment. These programs include the push to be paperless, power conservation program, as well as the various recycling programs and waste reduction program. Amtech Solutions recycles all packaging as well as using environmentally friendly packaging methods and materials.