Hitchiner recognizes that its employees are its most valuable asset. The Company also recognizes the individual dignity and worth of each employee. It is the Company's desire and intent that each employee be treated as an intelligent, adult human being, with fairness and respect. The management of Hitchiner will:

• Conduct the affairs of the company at all times in accordance with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Maintain a climate in which all employees can develop their skills and abilities to the maximum degree and prepare themselves for greater responsibility.
• Provide an atmosphere where employee and management can discuss their mutual concerns with openness, and honesty.
• Keep employees informed about the factors in the Company's business which concern them.
• Make fairness, courtesy and consideration a habit in all day-to-day relationships.
• Let each employee know how he/she is doing on the job.
• Provide a sound, well-balanced program of employee benefits.
• Maintain an equitable wage structure which considers both general economic factors and the Company's competitive position.
• Attain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.