As Europe's number one producer of shelving and storage systems for end users, we endeavour to generate values which are of benefit to all: Our customers, our shareholders, our staff and ourselves, the DIY Element System GmbH. To attain this goal, both we the General Management and the entire workforce of Element-System are mutually committed to the following fundamental values:

Sustainable success
Sustainable economic success forms the focus of all our actions. We generate value to the benefit of our customers, our shareholders and our workforce. At the same time, we assume social responsibility.

Innovation to help our customers succeede
Our business processes are directed towards generating added value and enhancing our competitiveness in the long term. In turn, we help our customers to be more successful. With this aim in mind, we open up common business potential and develop high-level products and services. Customer focus and the assurance of customer satisfaction are priority issues for us: We aim to supply top quality, to adhere to delivery deadlines, and to ensure that our deliveries are correct and complete.

Health, safety and environmental protection
We act in a responsible manner by taking comprehensive precautions in the interests of the environment. We give priority to environmentally responsible production, the prevention of waste, recycling, a low energy balance and ground water protection. Economic factors do not take precedence over health, safety and environmental protection. We make use of pioneering technologies to ensure that the manufacturing processes we use provide the assurance of health and safety for our employees. We subscribe to the concept of product-integrated environmental protection encompassing the entire product life cycle. We draw up life cycle assessments, provide health, safety and environmental protection awareness training for our staff and keep the general public, our customers and suppliers informed.

Personal and technical competence
We form a successful team by encouraging wide diversity in terms of personal and technical competence. Training, qualification and selective further education programs form the basis of our success and are fundamental to our future planning. We benefit from intercultural competence in the international competitive arena. We encourage our employees to contribute their creativity and their potential towards the achievement of our mutual success. Interdisciplinary development teams made up of designers, technicians and marketing specialists keep us at the cutting edge of the market with innovative developments and new products.

Mutual respect and open dialogue
We treat each other with fairness and respect. We seek open, trusting dialogue within the company, with business associates and with affected social groups.