ATON is a family business. We consider transparency a fundamental prerequisite for successful markets. Only when all market participants are well informed, the competition is fair and is then the best practice for a general increase of wealth.
This is why we communicate our company data.
Companies run by ATON commit to publishing their company reports in accordance with the laws applicable for limited liability corporations. Moreover, we strive to compile informative, quality reports.
Considering deferred payments as cheap credit may result in short-term benefits. In the long run, it undermines the general terms and conditions and does damage to one's own company.
All companies in which ATON holds the majority share pay within 14 days after delivery as per contract. Should you, as a supplier, know that to be different, please contact the management board immediately.
In return we expect our customers to stick to the agreed or statutory payment targets. ATON will not shy away from claiming these even against big groups and public customers. The companies led by us will be advised to do in the future without customers who don't meet the payment targets.
ATON GmbH administrates the assets of the Helmig family. In the sense of a financial holding, it supports its companies, but leaves the operating business to the local managers.
It is our opinion, that good deeds are made by individuals, not by institutions. Thus, we don't believe in sponsorships by companies, which is why ATON companies are not allowed to sponsor.
In the opposite sense, our staff is not permitted to accept gifts or favours from customers, suppliers or service providers that surpass the expense of an ordinary lunch.
ATON staff will likewise not grant a customer, supplier or service provider favours that are apt to affect decisions made on the basis of considerations that don't relate to their own matter.
ATON practices fair competition and convinces by rendering good results.
Dr. Lutz Helmig
