NYCO's long-term goal is simple: to be the world's foremost producer and supplier of the industrial mineral wollastonite. This focused pursuit of excellence is governed by the following principles:

• We will sustain and build profitability for our shareholders.
• We have a duty to continuously pursue ever-higher standards in safety, productivity, quality and cost control.
• All employees are responsible for quality; our goal is to create and adhere to superior quality standards.
• We will ensure that we understand our customer's businesses and will manufacture products that meet our customer's needs.
• We pledge to deliver, through dedicated Research and Development efforts, levels of quality and innovation that consistently meet or exceed our customers' specifications and expectations.
• We will maintain and build upon our global presence in our industry.
• We will actively manage and grow our relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and stakeholders.
• We will utilize an on-going product stewardship program to identify, manage, and control occupational risks associated with the production and use of wollastonite.

All of NYCO's efforts will be carried out in a manner that is consistent with ethical business practices, ensuring that customers, suppliers, and employees are at all times treated with dignity and respect.