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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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Full plastic hoses for special uses
125 Years of NORRES Schlauchtechnik – Innovations 30 to 34
NORRES Schlauchtechnik will be 125 years-old young this year and is celebrating with 125 innovations. The customers of this globally operating small to medium sized enterprise can immediately medium-sized enterprise are immediately able to profit from a modified range of full plastic hoses, especially heavy-duty ones: The NORPLAST® PVC 389 SUPERELASTIC and the NORPLAST® PVC 389 SUPERELASTIC PLUS even remain flexible when subjected to extreme cold conditions. The phthalate-free NORPLAST® PVC 384 FEED has been especially designed for use when transporting feedstuffs. The NORPLAST® PVC 387 PLUS, the “thickest NORPLAST® of all times“, and the NORPLAST® PVC-CU 389 AS-SUPERELASTIC in a permanently antistatic design complete the NORPLAST® product portfolio.
Flexible even at temperatures that are far below zero
The new NORPLAST® PVC 389 SUPERELASTIC is a full plastic super heavy suction and transport hose that provides the required flexibility even at temperatures as low as -25°C. The hose with the smooth interior is especially suitable for the transporting of solids such as powders, chips and granulates. It is especially suitable for use when irrigating, spreading liquid manure and cleaning sewers and sinks with the focus being on a reliable use in double-figure sub-zero temperatures.
The extreme flexibility at low temperatures, working temperatures as low as -40°C enable the super heavy version of the NORPLAST® PVC 389 SUPERELASTIC PLUS to be used in ice-cold areas. The suction and transport hose even conveys solids or is ready for use on suction and dry bulk vehicles. An additional innovative aspect of this is the special anti-abrasion. This makes it user-friendly and at the same time, one can expect a longer service life.
Free from phthalate and with an enhanced compressive strength
NORRES now supplies its new NORPLAST® PVC 384 FEED suction and transport hose with the smooth exterior, an enhanced compressive strength and a food grade wall conform with EC directive 2002/72/EC that has especially been designed for animal feed transport requirements. The phthalate-free hose is also suitable for the transporting of solids such as powders, chips and granulates and is available in outer diameters of up to 165mm.
Extremely robust and with a reinforced inliner
This full plastic hose is also suitable for the demanding transportation of highly abrasive substances. The robust NORPLAST® PVC 387 PLUS has proven itself as a hose for the conveying of roof gravel, the filling of silos or in hard use in steelworks. Smooth on the inside and provided with an extremely abrasion-resistance property, it has a reputation as the “thickest NORPLAST® of all times“.
Super heavy and antistatic
The NORPLAST® PVC-CU 389 AS-SUPERELASTIC is lined with a permanently antistatic wall with a non-migrating antistatic agent. It is fitted with a grounding wire and is conductive in accordance with TRBS 2153. With this hose type, NORRES is rounding off its comprehensive product portfolio of super heavy plastic hoses.
