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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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Top award for the NORRES Group
The NORRES Group has now been listed in the World Market Leader Index for the third year running: In an objective and transparent selection process, the large-scale project “World Market Leader Index” identifies leading companies in various industries in the DACH area. Successful and internationally operating organisations, usually with leading technologies and premium quality products, are subsequently admitted to this independent listing.
NORRES Group in the World Market Leader Index
The NORRES Group has been listed once again in the World Market Leader Index. The Group meets the listed criteria published in the Index, such as at least 50% ownership in the DACH area and, with regard to the world market, operations on at least three out of six continents, either with its own production and distribution companies or by pursuing export activities. NORRES’ share of foreign sales amounts to more than 40%.
What distinguishes a company as a world market leader?
For inclusion in the index, companies must meet a number of relevant criteria. In addition to the selection criteria, extensive information is collected on the shortlisted organisations and scientifically analysed by a research team as part of the project. All relevant information and data are subsequently evaluated and made publicly available in summarised form. Amongst other things, the criteria for admission include at least 50% ownership in the DACH area. In addition, companies must operate internationally on at least three out of six continents, either with their own production and / or distribution companies or by pursuing export activities. If annual sales exceed 50 million euros, the share of exports or foreign sales must amount to at least 50 percent. The companies must moreover be one of the two industry leaders in the relevant world market segment. The NORRES Group is listed in the World Market Leader Index as a “Future Champion”.
