INDEPENDENCE What is its value?
Independence nowadays is unfortunately still a privilege. For most, it is a dream come true and a guarantee of harmony in life. Some people cannot imagine their lives without it, for others it is still a goal they stubbornly pursue. Many have achieved it, paying a high price, regardless of the costs incurred or the enormous sacrifices made. Some of us have exchanged it for illusory material benefits. Let's focus on the group of people for whom the ability to decide for themselves, to set priorities and goals, to determine the direction in which they go, is priceless. People for whom principles and beliefs and mission are far more important than money. Business independence Independence in business is an issue of little importance at first glance. However, when we take a closer look,
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we will realize that in the struggle for independence we are one of the parties and the interests of large corporations are completely different from ours. Can a manufacturer, selling us a machine, force us to use only variable parts produced by him? Despite attempts and lobbying by the big market tycoons, the answer is no. The game is about big money, which we, the consumers, would have to spend on spare parts, often sold at inflated prices. Fortunately, in spite of the big companies, the consumer and freedom of choice have won this battle. Why is MAEM's story about independence? Because we have stood and always stand on the side of consumers. Our business gives consumers an alternative, a free choice, or the privilege of independence. It is immensely satisfying to know that our customers chose us because they wanted us to.
The price of independence MAEM has always been and will continue to be an independent manufacturer, responding to customer needs. We believe that our independence is a guarantee of consumer freedom. Enjoying the privileges of independence, we decide on our own pricing policy, which is invariably based on a fair profit added to the production prices of our products. Only we decide what to sell and to whom. Valuing our own freedom and independence as well as that of our partners, we promise not to change anything in this regard. In fact, we promise to always be where others cannot do anything. This is also the privilege of independence.
