Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Financial Year 2025–2026

Introduction

Haas Automation maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms, including forced labour, child labour, and debt bondage. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency across all business dealings and supply chain relationships. This statement sets out the steps Haas Automation has taken during the financial year 2025–2026 to identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains.

Our Structure and Supply Chain

Haas Automation is the sole supplier of Haas machine tools in the UK and is responsible for installing, repairing, and servicing machines sold in the territory. We have been importing machine tools from Haas Automation Inc., based in California, USA, for over 35 years.

Our workforce is employed directly in the UK. We do not use agency labour, subcontractors, or third-party recruiters for frontline roles, which significantly reduces exposure to labour exploitation risks in our direct operations.

Responsibility

The Commercial Director holds overall responsibility for this statement and for reviewing modern slavery risks annually. Day-to-day responsibility for compliance sits with the HR and Operations teams, who are expected to identify, escalate, and act upon any concerns that arise. All staff and management have a duty to report suspected instances of modern slavery or human trafficking through our internal reporting channels or, where appropriate, directly to the relevant authorities.

Policies and Controls

The following policies and controls underpin our commitment to preventing modern slavery:

Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy: sets out our zero-tolerance position and the responsibilities of all staff.
Recruitment Policy: we carry out fair and transparent recruitment processes, verify the right to work in the UK for every new employee, and comply fully with National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage requirements.
Long-term Supplier Relationships: wherever possible, Haas Automation builds lasting relationships with suppliers, ensuring they are fully aware of our expectations and are subject to periodic review.

Due Diligence

Our due diligence procedures are proportionate to the likelihood and severity of risk. During 2025–2026, our activities included:

Mapping and reviewing our supply chain to identify higher-risk relationships or geographies.
Conducting pre-employment checks for all new hires, including right-to-work verification and reference checks.
Requiring key suppliers to confirm their own compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and equivalent legislation.
Monitoring for any indicators of labour exploitation across our operations and supply chain.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to ensuring that all staff involved in recruitment and hiring understand the risks of modern slavery and their responsibilities under this statement. During 2025–2026, we have provided modern slavery awareness training to all relevant employees, with a focus on recognising warning signs and the correct reporting procedures. Training is reviewed and refreshed on a regular basis.

Risk Assessment

We consider the overall risk of modern slavery within our direct operations to be low, given our directly employed workforce in the UK, transparent recruitment processes, and compliance with UK employment law. The principal area of residual risk lies in our upstream supply chain, particularly the manufacturing of components sourced internationally. We will continue to engage with our key suppliers to understand and mitigate these risks on an ongoing basis.

Our Commitment

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Haas Automation’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year 2025–2026. It has been approved by the Board of Directors, who will review and update it annually.

Greg Smith
Commercial Director

Haas Automation
June 2026