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In response to growing concerns about unethical practices in the fluid power industry, Genflex MD, David Michelle, requires all staff to conduct their work in accordance with the Code of Ethics laid down by the South African Fluid Power Association (SAFPA). To help instil this management philosophy, Genflex requires all its branch managers to sign and adhere to this code.

David Michelle, Genflex Hydraulics MD

In so doing they commit to:

* Treat all business relationships in a fair and equitable manner with respect and dignity, irrespective of race, colour, nationality, creed, gender, sex, sexuality, language, culture, religion, age, physical disability or political views.

* Cultivate and maintain a healthy relationship within the fluid power industry, based on mutual trust, honesty and respect.

* Strive continuously and overtly to achieve acceptable performance within the industry and not to bring the industry into disrepute.

* Satisfy customers’ business needs promptly and professionally in a respectful manner, and to comply with the customers’ legitimate and reasonable requests.

The full SAFPA Code of Ethics is available at www.safpa.org.za

For more information contact David Michelle, Genflex Hydraulics, +27 (0)11 900 3235, [email protected], www.genflex.co.za

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