à VisionThe excellence of the company SIJ Metal Ravne has a tradition of almost four hundred years. Tradition, top knowledge with skills, and bold targets go hand in hand in our company.The vision of the company is to become one of the leading producers of high-quality special steel and super alloys, and to strengthen its position among the best tool steel producers in the world. We will continue investing into development of new technologies, research&development and our employees. We will guarantee high quality of products and services, excellent service and a clearly identifiable brand name supported by synergy connections and a vertical system of companies in the SIJ – Slovenian Steel Group.The key values that we develop:

æ honesty and reliability, æ co-operation and communication, æ proactive and active co-forming of processes,

æ flexibility and readiness for changes, æ responsibility, unity and loyalty to the company.

We encourage the environmental concern, a responsible social behaviour, a safe, healthy and interesting work for employees, with the possibility for their professional and personal development, and a responsible attitude to our owners.

à ManagementSIJ Metal Ravne is a mini steel mill with an extensive offer of demanding special steel grades and products with high added value. To comply with niche market requirements of demanding industries, the company has to show high flexibility of processes and employees, and an on-going development. The permanent improvement of processes and business operating is achieved in several ways:

æ by fulfilling the strategic development plan of the company by the year 2025, as adjusted with owners,

æ utilization of synergy connections in the Group of SIJ – Slovenska industrija jekla and a vertical incorporation into the system of the SIJ Group,

æ permanent improvement of management on the basis of a process approach and clearly defined targets,

æ providing for profitability and growth of the company under consideration of national legislation,

æ extensive investments.

à QualityThe strategic orientation of SIJ Metal Ravne is to be a successful company and a development supplier for its customers who enjoy the best price and quality ratio, and a continuous technical assistance. This aim is pursued with the following behaviour:

æ creating genuine partnership relations with our customers, trying to comply with and to exceed their demands and expectations,

æ continuous improvement of the quality of processes and products,

æ own development of materials, technologies, products and services contribute to development of products with the highest added value,

æ selecting reliable and quality suppliers, æ supporting processes with modern production

equipment and information technology.

à Social responsibility and environmental protectionWe are aware that responsible attitude to society and the protection of natural environment are of significant importance for a healthy and sustainable development of the company.

æ The company is bound to act in compliance with legislation regarding the environmental protection.

æ We systematically monitor and introduce the latest methods and technologies for a reduction of release into the environment and inform hereof the public.

æ By making our employees aware and by introducing innovative methods we provide for a rational consumption of energy carriers and water.

æ We accept the initiatives from all involved parties, react properly and consider them in company management.

æ As a socially responsible company, we listen and help to the local environment with donations.

à Our employeesThe major asset of the company lies in its employees, their knowledge, experience, motivation and in their wish to be better and more successful. SIJ Metal Ravne encourages safe, healty and creative working conditions where employees develop their committment to the company, building common performance.

æ By introducing safe technologies, risks on workplaces are reduced and eliminated.

æ Negative impacts upon the health and safety of employees have been systematically controlled and reduced.

æ We are building favourable relations among employees with organized sociable events and communication.

æ We develop the awareness that education, training and awareness are our basic right, obligation and responsibility.

æ The promotion of innovation and personal development.

Andrej Gradišnik, Managing Director

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Ravne na Koroškem, 20 February 2017