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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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NORRES expands its stock of full plastic hoses

125 years of NORRES Schlauchtechnik– the next good idea in the anniversary year

The 125 innovations in the 125th anniversary year continues with NORRES Schlauchtechnik expanding its stock of full plastic hoses: the reliable and lightweight NORPLAST® PUR-CU 385 AS and NORPLAST® PUR 385 AS together with the strong and robust NORPLAST® PUR-CU 386 AS, are immediately available ex warehouse in an antistatic version. All of the hoses have one thing in common: a permanent conductivity without any migrating antistatic. With this good idea, NORRES is expanding the area of use of the full plastic hoses for its customers.

Flexible, abrasion-proof and permanently antistatic

The light full plastic NORPLAST® PUR-CU 385 AS suction and transport hose is now supplied in an antistatic version ex warehouse. It is fitted with a grounding wire and is conductive in accordance with TRBS 2153. The abrasion-proof NORPLAST® PUR-CU 385 AS is permanently antistatic and is especially suitable for use in de-dusting and suction plants in addition to industrial vacuum cleaners and for the suction of paper and textile fibres.

As a further addition, the flexible and lightweight NORPLAST® PUR 385 AS is now permanently antistatic. This new full plastic hose can especially be put to use where dust, powders or fibres are transported.

Robust, abrasion-proof and permanently antistatic

When it comes to meeting their demands for heavy plastic hoses, NORRES is again able to offer its customers added value with the NORPLAST® PUR-CU 386 AS as this hose is also immediately available with a non-migrating antistatic agent as standard, rendering it permanently antistatic. It is also fitted with a grounding wire and is conductive in accordance with TRBS 2153. The NORPLAST® PUR-CU 386 AS is especially suitable for the transportation of abrasive solids with a high throughput, e.g. for industrial vacuum cleaners, granulate conveying systems and compressors. The permanently antistatic design also expands the range of use here and thereby enhances the efficiency of this new product.

Process reliability and occupational safety

Electrostatic charging can already occur when small quantities of solids are transported through chargeable tubes and hoses as a result of friction being caused on the wall and within the medium itself. This can result in malfunctions in the transport process, etc., this especially having an effect on the electric measuring and control devices. Incorrect hazardous conduct resulting from a startle response when a discharge takes place via the human body can place occupational safety at risk. The best protective measure against this risk is and remains the prevention of an antistatic charge by choosing the correct hose: NORRES is no able to offer its customers this additional comfort and safety with the permanently antistatic NORPLAST® PUR-CU 385 AS, NORPLAST® PUR 385 AS and NORPLAST® PUR-CU 386 AS. With this innovation, NORRES is expanding the area of use of its tried and tested hoses for its full plastic range customers.

125 years of NORRES Schlauchtechnik

With the dedicated use of the permanently antistatic design of the full plastic hoses and the expansion of its stocks in this segment, NORRES is acting in keeping with its anniversary slogan: 125 Years of NORRES and 125 innovations. Numerous innovative products and services are planned in the anniversary year in which the manufacturer of technical hoses and hose systems, in addition to cable protection systems and environmental solutions, is celebrating its 125th anniversary. NORRES, established 1889, develops, produces and distributes hoses and flexible hose system solutions worldwide. With more than 200 employees and locations around the world, it is our aim to become the national and international leader in our core business. The corporate group is organised with international expansion in mind and NORRES is independent and in a sound position as an owner-managed production company with brand products and a tradition. NORRES is certified according to ISO 9001:2008 and guarantees a permanently high standard, from Purchasing to Development, from Production to Shipping. In addition to this, a comprehensive quality management system also ensures that all of our performance promises are adhered to. Hoses from NORRES are conform with the most diverse rules for many branches such as the ATEX guideline, UL approvals, FDA conformity or EU directives and numerous other food safety directives.