Ethics and Regulations

We have implemented compliance measures and fulfill a range of industry directives such as REACH, RoHs and WEEE.

We monitor several governance topics requested by our customers and have implemented a set of compliance measures that are reviewed yearly.  Among them are the Competition Compliance Policy and the Competition Law Guidelines that are binding on all companies comprising Pfannenberg. You can read those guidelines here

Our contract awarding process is subject to an approval procedure and a dual control system. This way, we avoid anti-competitive practices. Bribery is a criminal offense are not tolerated. We also firmly reject corruption. Employees may only accept gifts, invitations, and other benefits from third parties to a reasonable and proportionate extent. We collect, process, and retain personal data only in accordance with data protection law.

It is our goal to comply with all relevant environmental regulations and to avoid substances of concern across the life cycle of our products. Our customers need transparency and assurance. We ensure that all chemical substances and components supplied to Pfannenberg comply with the requirements of the REACH regulation. Many Pfannenberg products comply with the RoHS and WEEE directives. If you would like detailed information about a product, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Further topics in "Governance"