Technology Leadership is one of Miba’s core values and a key driver for our success. Our technology is in demand all around the world, and we make a vital contribution to customers' ability to innovate and stay competitive. Our products are market leaders thanks to our focus on R&D.

Miba makes mobility more environmentally friendly, safer and more efficient. "Green products" and ecological efficiency in production are the basis for tomorrow's success, and we see "green markets" as opportunities.

As an employer and investor of significant sums at all locations, we add value and contribute to economic growth and social stability. In the period 2005-06 to 2007-08, retained monetary value rose 18% cent to 25.5 million euros. Operating costs and personnel costs accounted for the largest portion of expenditures (90%).

in million EUR	Operating costs	Personnel costs	Interest expenses	Dividends paid (previous year)	Tax (not including deferred taxes)	Retained monetary value
2005-06	195.95	120.86	1.96	3.64	5.09	21.62
2006-07	202.38	125.03	2.28	3.64	8.54	26.91
2007-08	228.39	121.40	3.00	3.64	7.78	25.49

Miba is an honest, fair market participant, and adheres to national laws and international agreements. A code of ethics covering the receiving of gifts and personal privileges, approved by the Miba Management Board during the 2007-08 business year and disseminated throughout the group, states that Miba employees must refuse gifts in excess of an agreed amount.