OUR
ETHICAL STANCE
01
Technology in the
Service of Life
We design technologies for research, knowledge, healthcare and peaceful industrial progress.
We believe innovation has value when it improves lives and helps build a better future.
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03
Responsibility Throughout the Supply Chain
Our responsibility does not end with the sale.
Where necessary, we verify the end user, intended end use and any subsequent transfers, requiring transparency from customers, partners and intermediaries.
05
Integrity, Transparency and Compliance with the Law
We conduct our business fairly, transparently and in full compliance with the law.
We reject corruption, undisclosed conflicts of interest, misleading information and any form of improper advantage.
02
No Military or
Weapons-Related Use
We do not knowingly supply products, systems, services or expertise intended, directly or indirectly, for weapons or military applications.
We reserve the right to reject any project that is incompatible with this principle, even where it is formally permitted by law.
04
Human Dignity and
Dignity at Work
We respect the dignity, safety and fundamental rights of every individual.
We reject discrimination, exploitation, forced labour, child labour and all forms of abuse.
06
Responsible Engineering
We design reliable, safe, durable and verifiable solutions.
We reduce waste and avoidable impacts, taking responsibility for our products throughout their entire life cycle.
FROM PRINCIPLES
TO DECISIONS
Our ethical stance guides our selection of projects, customers, end users and intended uses.
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Where necessary, Vacuum FAB may request information about the project and the end user, an End-Use Declaration and assurances regarding any subsequent transfer of the product.
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We reserve the right not to submit a quotation, to reject an order or to discontinue a supply arrangement where the information provided is insufficient or the project is incompatible with our principles.



