Philosophy of Business
The Ball brothers always focused on the importance of community, which played a key role in their philosophy of business. Today, through the Ball Corporation, the company that was started by the brothers still focuses on the core values that they were founded upon in 1880. Theses values include:
- Uncompromising integrity
- Being close to the customers
- Behaving like owners
- Focusing on attention to detail
- Being innovative
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