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Fair Competition

We comply with fair competition and “antitrust” laws.

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  • We outperform our competition fairly and honestly based on quality, service, value, technology and other appropriate factors.
  • We gain a competitive advantage through the superior performance of our products and our people, never through unethical or illegal business practices.

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  • Compete fairly and vigorously.
  • Never enter into an agreement (formally or informally) with a competitor about any aspect of pricing or any terms of sale.
  • Gather competitive intelligence ethically and legally – use only publicly available information to research our competitors.
  • Use caution when communicating (either verbally or nonverbally) with competitors and when participating in trade association events or professional associations.
  • Pricing, sales plans, supply strategy, margins, raw material costs and contract terms are all considered to be commercially sensitive information that should not be shared with or taken from competitors. Take extra care when a supplier, customer or joint venture partner is also a competitor. When in doubt, seek guidance from the Global Legal and Compliance Team.

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You need to be careful, because even casual conversations can potentially violate the law. In any situation where a conversation turns to a competitively sensitive topic, put a stop to it. Make it clear that the discussion is inappropriate, then remove yourself from the situation and speak up immediately.

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You need to be careful, because even casual conversations can potentially violate the law. In any situation where a conversation turns to a competitively sensitive topic, put a stop to it. Make it clear that the discussion is inappropriate, then remove yourself from the situation and speak up immediately.

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In gathering information about our competitors, ask yourself:

Was the information obtained through deception or misrepresentation?

Is the information owned, trademarked, or otherwise the legally protected intellectual property of another company?

If you answer “yes” to either question, this information may have been obtained in an unethical manner. It should not be used and should be reported immediately.

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