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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.
Read the latest news about our social commitment and responsibility!
New TRGS 727 replaces TRBS 2153
World innovation: NORRES is the first and only hose manufacturer who has certified hoses according to the new TRGS 727!
With the introduction of the new TRGS 727 NORRES proves itself again as an innovative leader in the production of our AIRDUC®, PROTAPE® and NORPLAST® hoses as well as a troubleshooter for flexible hose system solutions. Because: NORRES is the first and only manufacturer who has certified AIRDUC®, PROTAPE® and NORPLAST® hoses according to the new TRGS 727!
The TRGS 727 applies to assess and avoid ignition hazards due to electrostatic charging in hazardous areas. It applies also to select and carry out protective measures to avoid these dangers. The new TRGS 727 replaces the previous Technical rules for operating safety TRBS 2153 and updates it.
"We have quickly observed that hoses which were specified according to the old directive TRBS 2153 e.g. suitable for pneumatic transport of inflammable bulk material often no longer fulfilled the requirements of the new TRGS 727. In cooperation with the DEKRA EXAM Unit for explosion protection, we have further developed our products." said NORRES Managing Director Burkhard Mollen. NORRES has the world's first approval by the independent laboratory of DEKRA EXAM certified AIRDUC®, PROTAPE® and NORPLAST® suction and transport tubes according to the new TRGS 727. For customers there are now certificates from an independent certification institute, for which hoses can be suitable for specific medias to be used in a hazardous areas.
Simply flexible!
So NORRES presents itself as an innovative leader in producing our AIRDUC®, PROTAPE® and NORPLAST® hoses and a troubleshooter for flexible hose system solutions – since 1889 simply flexible
