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 Group receives another award
The NORRES Group received the German Brand Award on June 21, 2018. The award comprehends and awards brands holistically. With its criteria and competition classes, it takes into account the diverse aspects of professional brand management – winning the German Brand Award proves and underlines the NORRES brand capability.
The NORRES brand is awarded
On June 21, 2018, the German Design Council and the German Brand Institute once again awarded successful brands, consistent brand management and sustainable brand communication with the German Brand Award – with a view to advance the winners and the entire brand economy. The awarding of the German Brand Award was decided by an independent panel of experts from business and science. The best product and corporate brands receive the award within an industry. NORRES is honoured in the category "Industry, Machines & Engineering" for its success in brand management and brand communication and receives the German Brand Award.