Brand Values - Mueller Systems

Our Brand Values

Mueller Water Products has a set of core values that directs how we think, act and work together.

Mueller Water Products has a set of core values that directs how we thin, act and work together to benefit all of our stakeholders - from our employees who are most valued assets, to our customers who expect quality products and services, and to our investors who entrust their capital to us.

These core values are not an end in themselves. Rather, they form the foundation of our culture, define behaviors required of us all and guide our decision making. As a company and as individuals, we will:

We are honest, ethical and act with integrity with each other, our customers, stockholders and other business partners. We do what is right, not what is easy. We value, protect and enhance the reputation of our brands.

Tell the truth
Obey the law
Foster actions in line with our values
Conduct ourselves with the highest standards of behavior and fairness
Reward the right values and disapprove of others

We value our people. We are considerate, professional and open in our interactions with one another. We are an inclusive organization and recognize that each of us contributes to our success.

Respect the opinions, talents, time and experiences of others
Encourage coaching, performance feedback and providing career development opportunities for professional growth
Endorse an inclusive environment to benefit from people from different cultures, ethnicities, religious faiths, sexual orientations, disability communities, geographic regions, viewpoints and genders
Meet commitments made to one another
Encourage open and honest communication and productive conflict that leads to positive work relationships and moves us forward

Protecting the health and safety of our employees is essential. We implement effective and responsible work processes and procedures based on industry best practices. We strive to be good stewards of the environment in the way we conduct our business.

Think of safety, quality and environmental stewardship as a way of life
Achieve higher safety goals and provide ongoing safety
Be aware of safety hazards, implement incident prevention strategies to resolve them and regularly evaluate safety and environmental activities
Adhere to a workplace free from violence, illegal drugs and the inappropriate use of alcohol
Improve our environmental performance and the communities we serve as environmental stewards, working to conserve valuable natural resources

We actively build relationships with our colleagues, customers and vendors. We know that more is accomplished by working as a team than alone. We establish common goals. We know each of us brings unique experiences and perspectives to the Company.

Align as partners with our customers to consistently exceed their expectations for quality and service
Seek the help of others who may have needed experience – regardless of where in the organization they work and recognize their contributions
Make decisions based on data not guesswork
Delegate responsibility and empower others to make decisions

We encourage innovation, creativity and being leading edge. We continuously look for ways to improve. Our success hinges on our ability to navigate and lead change. We remain flexible and embrace innovation. We anticipate and drive change.

Establish and measure metrics for our work
Do things the right way - Valuing productivity and efficiency and eliminating waste throughout the Company
Anticipate what types of products or services the industry might need in the future, and we create them
Leverage technology in our products, services and processes
Create development plans for ourselves and those we manage and look for opportunities to enhance our skills

We expect the best of each other – and ourselves. We are accountable for accomplishing aggressive goals and objectives. We believe “good enough” isn’t. We know our customers, investors and employees have a choice of where to do business, invest their money and work. Our actions demonstrate why that choice is Mueller Water Products.

Set aggressive goals that encourage us to stretch our capabilities
Reward our stockholders by maximizing long-term value Take thoughtful, proactive action in situations that may not be specified in any procedural manual
Consistently think about the impact of actions on the bottom line

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