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Social responsibility

NORRES Schlauchtechnik has a long history of responsible behaviour towards the society we live in. We frequently participate in activities that benefit charitable organisations. We are extremely keen to support projects that help the socially disadvantaged, especially when they involve children. We also make an active contribution towards environmental protection.

NORRES Schlauchtechnik makes regular donations to “Noah's Ark”, a charity that describes itself as “a children’s hospice in the region and for the region”. The Ark’s concept, which is the only one of its kind anywhere in Germany, defines two main functions: to offer a haven for incurably ill children and to act as a short-term care centre for youngsters with severe disabilities. The aim is to assist the families concerned by providing professional care and respite for children and teenagers in the Noah's Ark centre. NORRES traditionally makes a donation to this deserving cause at Christmas.

At NORRES, all people are equal. All our staff benefit from the same opportunities. Their ethnic origin, religion, social background, age, sex or disabilities are considered to be irrelevant. NORRES maintains close links with a centre for handicapped people. Disabled staff carry out their work directly on the NORRES site and are therefore fully integrated in the life of the company.

The sustainable use of natural resources is firmly entrenched in NORRRES Schlauchtechnik's daily work processes. The move to our new “Am Stadthafen” facility coincided with extensive investments in eco-friendly production and HVAC technologies. Efficient insulation, double glazing, centrally controlled air conditioning with water chillers and production utilising heat recovery mean optimal protection for the environment. Since taking possession of the new and completely refurbished plant at the port of Gelsenkirchen in 2009, NORRES has succeeded in reducing the consumption of water, electricity and heating fuel dramatically – despite an almost fourfold increase in floor space.

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For use in the plastics industry

Transport hoses are used in many different steps of the production process in the plastics industry. Choosing the right hose is vitally important for industry-specific applications and to ensure optimal functionality. NORRES customers profit from a complete value-added package: a broad range of quality products that meet the needs of specific fields of application, backed up by competent technical support and services.

Hoses for the plastics industry – product overview

NORRES; special hoses enable optimal industry solutions, with convincing quality products for the plastics industry. In addition to an extensive portfolio of products tailored to the needs of this highly specific sector, NORRES customers also profit from a special service: the NORRES consulting and service package which is offered as standard. Our customers can now profit from an assembly service which allows complete hose conduits to be configured in six steps and also encompasses various additional services. Our portfolio of hoses for the plastics industry includes the AIRDUC® PUR 355 AS antistatic multi purpose hose, which is highly abrasion resistant with a permanently antistatic wall. It has TRGS 727 and ATEX 2014/34/EU (1999/92/EC)* certification and is flame retardant according to UL94-V2 and DIN 4102-B1. The patented AIRDUC® PUR 355 HT high-temperature hose is highly abrasion resistant and ideal for high throughput of warm abrasive powder, bulk material, granulate and warm gases. It can be used at temperatures from -40°C to 125°C (short time to 150°C). BARDUC® PVC 381 FOOD, which belongs to the NORRES BARDUC® series, is an equally excellent choice for the plastics industry: this heavy-duty hose has smooth interior and exterior surfaces and is perfect for conveying granulates and powders. The smoothness of the inside permits gentler transport without damaging the material. SIL 391 TWO is a leak-proof, double-layer silicone hose which is designed for temperatures from -70°C to 260°C (short time to 280°C). It is flexible and hence optimally suited for hot and cold gases used in granulate, plastic and hot air dryers.

* For more information, please refer to the datasheet specification at www.norres.com

New products for even better service

The NORRES Group has adapted and expanded its range of connectors. The new assembly service is quick and easy to use: it simplifies the configuration of complete hose conduits and customers of the Gelsenkirchen hose supplier have access to all the products they need directly from the manufacturer – with the added advantage that they get everything from a single source! CONNECT STORZ DIN ALU 251 is a new Storz coupling for the plastics industry in DIN design made from forged aluminium. It goes hand in hand with the AIRDUC® PUR 355 AS and BARDUC® PVC 381 FOOD hoses. CONNECT KAMLOK ALU 253 – the aluminium Kamlok coupling with a fluted nozzle for a band clamp fitting – is another recent addition to the product range. It is used on silos, silo vehicles and tank trucks for silo charging and discharging and is suitable for AIRDUC® PUR 355 AS.