Our Corporate Philosophy

Our Duty – We hold ourselves responsible for the happiness of everyone in our organization and the contributions we make to global society.

Our Resolve – We will create a vigorous and open-minded corporate culture through diligent self-discipline and ethical behavior.

Our Foundation – We will learn from our markets, respond to our customers’ requirements, and exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Approach – We will devote ourselves to creation, innovation and the realization of dreams.

Our Objective – We will strive to be the world leader in tribology through constant technical improvement, development, and innovation.

Our Principles

We will always approach business from a global perspective.

We will always attend to the needs and desires of our customers.

We will continue to recognize the importance of the environment.

We will continue to value individuality and work to achieve synergy among people.

We will always remain open to new ideas and proposals.

We will always respond with speed and agility.

Code of Conduct

Development of Sound Corporate Activities

We, the DAIDO METAL GROUP (Daido Metal Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies), make every effort to understand and comply with the applicable laws, rules and regulations in the various countries where we conduct business. We endeavor to become a company trusted by all our stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, employees, suppliers and the community, while maintaining ethical relationships with government officials and public administration.

Provision of Valued Goods for Customers

We develop and provide valued and safe products for the satisfaction and trust of our customers.

Information Disclosure

We communicate with shareholders and society, actively and fairly disclosing corporate information. In addition, we strictly manage and protect various confidential information, including personal and customer information. We produce reliable financial reports based on appropriate accounting processing.

Respect for Persons

We respect and encourage the diversity, personality and individuality of employees, and ensure a harmonious and cooperative working environment in which health and safety are of the utmost importance.

Protection of the Natural Environment

We recognize that protecting the environment, humankind’s shared asset, is one of the most important priorities, and we promote environmental conservation and protection through our beliefs, practices and technology.

Social Contribution

We are aware of our important responsibilities as a corporate member of society, and promote activities that contribute to its wellbeing.

Attitude towards Antisocial Forces and Organizations

We take a firm stance against any forces and organizations that threaten social order or our corporate activities, and do not maintain relationships with any of them.

Global Business Activities

We continue to evolve as a global company by participating in business activities in other countries, while respecting the laws, cultures, local customs and interests of stakeholders in each country and region.

Problem Solving and Responsibility of Top Management

To fulfill our commitment to this code of conduct, senior management establishes firm rules of action, and ensures full dissemination of these rules to all employees. Management also ensures the ongoing development of these rules and integrates them within the entire DAIDO METAL GROUP. If a situation occurs which contravenes the spirit of our code of conduct, management assumes immediate responsibility for finding the cause, solving the problem and taking appropriate action against the people concerned, regardless of position, to prevent recurrence.