Respect for men and women, their dignity, their diversity and the variety of their cultures is at the heart of the vallourec's commitment towards personnel. It enriches each and every one, and contributes to overall performance. Respect begins with safety, which is one a fundamental value and top priority for Vallourec.

The group relies upon its 18,600 employees to implement its strategy on a day to day basis. Everyone is involved in an approach to deliver operational excellence.

 In 2009, 1,300 Continuous Improvement Teams worldwide were involved in improving the safety, environment and quality of products and services and in reducing costs.