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A culture that really cares

SWEP may be global, but we take pride in being a close-knit team. Most of our sites are small enough to know your colleagues by name. Most importantly, we are united by the belief that what we do truly matters to people and the planet. To succeed, we actively foster a culture of openness, togetherness and personal growth. You will be encouraged to be yourself, support others and reach your – and SWEP’s – full potential.

The entrepreneurial team spirit is ever-present

Our culture is rooted in a trailblazing legacy. Our founders dared to pioneer sustainable technology – and broke new ground with passion, creativity and determination. This attitude still shapes SWEP. We are constantly challenging efficiency. That is why you can always reach out, dare to share and contribute. Because great minds are not enough, it takes collaboration to consistently deliver top-notch solutions and services.

Values that add value to our every day

We follow two Codes of Conduct – SWEP’s own and Dover’s – that all employees are trained on. The following values, expressed as basic beliefs, remind us how to act and think daily at work.

Respect and value people

People are our strength, and in our diversity, we are strongest. We respect and value people just as they are. Yet, we also see what can be, beyond what is. Where we see untapped potential, we create opportunities to grow, and we are each other’s biggest promotors. Above all, we care. We prioritize safety and well-being – constantly striving to make sure we do not draw one drop more energy from people than we can replenish. Mistakes sometimes happen, we accept them and distinguish between people and actions.

Work with integrity

We believe in doing the right thing even when if it passes unnoticed. We aim to earn trust – from each other, partners, customers and our communities – every single day with genuine, honest work, setting the highest standards possible. We keep our promises and take responsibility when things do not go as planned. Having an atmosphere where people can speak up and act openly creates trust.

Drive for results

We strive not simply to raise ourselves above the average, but to raise the whole average up. We are here to change our industry – driven by a sense of urgency because it matters for our planet and all people. We set clear goals for continuous improvement, challenging others to step up and taking personal responsibility for our own goals. And we celebrate victories big and small, praising and energizing each other to stretch further than we think possible.

Collaborate with entrepreneurial spirit

We delight in pushing the boundaries of what is possible, working together to go further faster. We cultivate a spirit of innovative entrepreneurship to take risks and use unconventional/progressive thinking. We’re focused on our vision to significantly lower energy usage in heat transfer solutions. We know it is only possible with the collective force of all our talents, knowledge, questions and ideas. Our teamwork is our edge.

Win through customers

Customer intimacy is the heartbeat of how we do what we do. It is about knowing our customers’ business inside and out. It is about being easy to do business with and listening more than we talk. It is attuning our own operational heartbeat so closely to our customers’ that we anticipate their needs and reveal untapped potential we can convert to their competitive advantage. Because it is only together with them that we can truly win.

SWEP Code of conduct

SWEP Code of conduct for suppliers

Safety always comes first

People are SWEP’s greatest asset, and we are committed to keeping everybody healthy and safe. A key goal is a total recordable incident rate below 0.76 by 2025. Every employee receives safety training, and every site with 30 or more has a dedicated safety committee. We maintain clear procedures for reporting potential risks and actively encourage everyone to speak up about any safety concerns.

Talent is developed all the way

All SWEP employees – regardless of role or level – has an individual development plan. You will be encouraged to take initiative in your growth and will receive the tools you need. We use a 70:20:10 learning framework – 70% learning by doing, 20% though interaction and 10% via formal training. Programs include Global Business, Sustainable Mindset and various leadership training within SWEP and Dover. To maintain talent, we recruit internally when possible. 64.4% of placements 2024 were internal promotions.

Leading by example, leading to inspire

We take pride in knowledgeable and mindful managers throughout our organization. In addition to recruiting the right talent, SWEP and Dover offer extensive training to develop skills, confidence, ability to engage and business acumen. 96% of our first-time managers have for instance taken part in our value-based leadership program.

Fair and square

A multifaceted and just culture is vital for our continued success. Our social key goal is to reach an 85 % score on the Diversity & Inclusion Index in our employee engagement survey by 2030. Our voluntary retention rate is over 90 % and the average tenure is approximately ten years, even longer among managers. The share of women in non-production managerial roles continues to grow. 55% of our executive leadership team is female.

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