Olin Corporation is a Virginia Corporation, incorporated in 1892, having its principal executive offices in Clayton, MO. It is a manufacturer concentrated in two business segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Winchester.
Olin has been involved in the U.S. chlor alkali industry for more than 100 years and is the 3rd largest producer in the North American chlor alkali market. Chlor Alkali Products manufactures chlorine and caustic soda, sodium hydrosulfite, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, potassium hydroxide and bleach products.
Winchester is in its 140th year of operation and its 76th year as part of Olin. Winchester products include sporting ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components and industrial cartridges.
The company’s success as a company is directly linked to its commitment to operate with integrity every day, in every way and by every employee in the company.
Company values and a Code of Business Conduct are the basis for how this organisation does business. The four values establish high standards of behaviour for every employee at every level of the organization. They are:
Integrity - first, last and always
Integrity means doing what's right. It means compliance with the law, fairness and respect in dealings with each other, meeting the company’s commitments to its customers and responsible care for the environment and communities we live in.
Olin’s commitment to integrity is non-negotiable. It must be practiced it every day in everything that the company does. This means employees must:
- Comply with Olin's policies and all government laws and regulations
- Keep their promises and communicate honestly
- Do their work safely and with the highest standard of quality
- Make business decisions that are consistent with the company’s commitment to integrity
Helping customers succeed
More than ever before customers have choices. So how does Olin attract and retain customers? A simple recipe for success is doing what it says it will do, when it says it will do it, and exceeding the customer's expectations whenever possible. In dealing with current and prospective customers, Olin employees must: