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Hurco Companies, Inc..

HURC.US | Manufacture of metal-forming machinery and machine tools

Hurco Companies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells computerized machine tools to companies in the metal cutting and metal forming industries. The company's primary products include CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling machines and CNC turning centers. These machines are used for a variety of...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Hurco Companies, Inc. presents a mixed ethical profile. On worker respect, Glassdoor reviews suggest mixed employee sentiment, with compensation and benefits rated 3.0/5 and frequent complaints about low pay. The CEO-to-median employee pay ratio is 56:1, and employee ratings are 22% below the manufacturing industry average. Environmentally, Hurco reports a 78% recycling rate for manufacturing waste and 65% sustainable material sourcing, alongside a 50% reduction target by 2030. However, detailed emissions data is not publicly available. The company's machine tools are also used in the defense industry, which critics point to as a potential conflict with peace-oriented values.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing-60
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-10
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Hurco's core products, CNC machine tools, do not have a direct positive or negative health impact on the public. While the company develops enhancements to reduce power consumption by 28% for its VMX42 models, this is an environmental benefit and not a direct health impact of the product itself.

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The company does not offer health-related products or services to the public, nor does it collect or manage health-related data. Its business operations are not directly relevant to health crisis response, preventative health measures, or healthcare workforce development for the public.
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The company's internal policies address employee safety, health benefits, and a safe work environment, but these are not relevant to the public health focus of this value.
3

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Hurco Companies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells computerized machine tools.

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The provided articles focus on the company's financial performance and market statistics.
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There is no evidence to suggest that Hurco operates as a financial institution or offers lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers.
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Therefore, none of the KPIs related to 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' are applicable to the company based on the provided information, and no relevant data points could be extracted.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

Hurco Companies, Inc. reported a CEO-to-median employee pay ratio of 56 times for fiscal year 2023.

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Employee reviews on Glassdoor indicate an average employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, which is 22% below the manufacturing industry average of 3.9 stars.
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Additionally, 48% of employees would recommend the company to a friend.
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Compensation and benefits were rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, with low pay frequently cited as a significant concern.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

-60

Hurco does not conduct audits of suppliers to evaluate compliance with standards for trafficking and slavery in supply chains.

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The company states it is not aware that any of its suppliers engage in human trafficking or slavery, nor has it received any information or allegations suggesting they do, and prohibits the use of all forms of forced labor.
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This expectation is communicated through its Supplier Code of Conduct.
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However, Hurco does not verify its supply chains to evaluate specific risks of human trafficking and slavery, nor does it require direct suppliers to certify compliance with laws regarding slavery and human trafficking.
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The company periodically requests chain of custody declarations from its suppliers to verify the origin of potential conflict minerals and has adopted a Conflict Minerals Policy Statement, expecting suppliers to engage in responsible sourcing practices related to conflict minerals.
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Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess Hurco Companies, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess Hurco Companies, Inc. on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

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No evidence available to assess Hurco Companies, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

-10

Hurco Companies, Inc. recycles or repurposes 78% of its manufacturing waste.

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Additionally, 65% of its material sourcing is from recycled or sustainable sources.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities

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No evidence available to assess Hurco Companies, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess Hurco Companies, Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No specific, quantitative data points for Hurco Companies, Inc. were found in the provided articles to assess against the 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products' ethical value. Article

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discusses EU-wide regulations and targets, not company-specific performance.
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