Company Code Of Conduct

The Hi-Tech Seals Code of Conduct outlines expected behaviors for all employees. Hi-Tech Seals will conduct its business fairly, impartially, in an ethical and proper manner, and in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In conducting our business, integrity must underlie all company relationships, including those with customers, suppliers, communities and among employees. The highest standards of ethical business conduct are required of Hi-Tech employees in the performance of their company responsibilities. Employees will not engage in conduct or activity that may raise questions as to the company’s honesty, impartiality, reputation or otherwise cause embarrassment to the company.

Employees will ensure that:

Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. We are honest, ethical and upfront because trust is at the foundation of our relationships with our customers, our communities, our stakeholders and each other.

The diversity of the Company’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other protected class.

They refrain from participating in any activity that is in conflict with the interests of Hi-Tech Seals or would damage Hi-Tech Seals’ reputation.

Without exception, employees will comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

They will respect and safeguard the confidentiality of information which is available or known to them by reason of their official functions.

They will avoid any situation involving a conflict, or the appearance of a conflict, between their personal interests and performance of their official duties. In dealings with suppliers, and other parties, employees should act in the best interest of the Company to the exclusion of any personal advantage.

They observe that fair dealing is the foundation for all of our transactions and interactions.

Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance and report suspected violations of this Code of Conduct. Retaliation against employees who come forward to raise genuine concerns will not be tolerated.

They treat colleagues, whether supervisors, peers, or subordinates, with courtesy and respect, without harassment, or physical or verbal abuse. Employees should at all times avoid behavior at the workplace that, although not rising to the level of harassment or abuse, may nonetheless create an atmosphere of hostility or intimidation.

Armed conflict and human rights concerns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Burundi, the Central Africa Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Sudan (South Sudan), Tanzania, and Zambia have drawn attention to the raw material mining practices within these regions. Related materials include Tantalum, Tin, Gold, and Wolframite (Tungsten).Many companies and nations have taken a stand on the conflict by refusing to use these “conflict minerals”. Recent US legislation, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, has banned the use of conflict minerals from being supplied within the United States. Hi-Tech Seals certifies those products supplied by our company are conflict free.

Supplier Code Of Conduct

Objective and Extent

The Supplier Code of Conduct for Hi-Tech Seals Inc. delineates the principles and standards that suppliers are obligated to adhere to when engaging in business activities, supplying goods and services, or representing Hi-Tech Seals.

This Code of Conduct outlines specific responsibilities in the areas of Business Integrity, Responsible Business Practices, Human Rights, Forced Labour and Child Labour, as well as Reporting and Compliance.

Ethics Reporting

“We CARE. Do you?”

Hi-Tech Seals has revised its Code of Conduct policy to reinforce its zero-tolerance approach taken towards unethical behaviour within its business dealings.

To ensure that business partners and employees observe the highest ethical standard of integrity and honesty, we have implemented CARE. CARE is a reporting mechanism that provides a confidential connection between senior management, employees, vendors and customers to be used in the event that anyone is observed not acting with due skill, care, diligence and/or fairness.

Here at Hi-Tech Seals we encourage ethical conduct in our employees and suppliers. In order to safeguard against unethical behaviour we would like to invite you to help us by reporting any wrong doing or unethical behaviour that you observe. Users can report any number of concerns related to fraud, theft, conflicts of interest, etc. using the CARE program.

How to Raise a Concern

Any person with any concern relating to wrongdoing by employees, suppliers, or offices of Hi-Tech Seals may report using one of the following methods:

Anonymity

CARE is independently owned and operated by Grant Thornton LLP and is not affiliated with any organizations participating in the CARE program. The CARE website is designed for anonymity; however, an option is provided should you choose to identify yourself. Grant Thornton LLP does not track any IP addresses of users of the CARE website.

Our CARE Policy

Remember – It’s right to report a wrong