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NORRES Group - History
"Best Ager Company with Vision 2012"
2012
NORRES is known for social its commitment. For its efforts in integrating workers of the 50-plus generation, the enterprise with headquarters at the port of Gelsenkirchen earned the city's "Best Ager Company with Vision 2012" award.
New manual for technical hoses – IH3
2011
German and English versions of the new manual for technical hoses – IH3 – are published in the springtime, followed by the French and Polish versions later in the year.
Finalist in “The Grand Prix of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises”
2011
NORRES Schlauchtechnik receives the award as finalist in “The Grand Prix of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises” 2011 in Dusseldorf.
NORRES Polska opens in Poznan
2011
The internationalization of NORRES continues. NORRES Polska opens in Poznan with its own warehouse. A convenience for many customers in Eastern Europe and Poland.
New: AIRDUC® PUR-INOX 351 MHF-AS
2011
NORRES expands the permanently conductive hoses product range with the AIRDUC® PUR-INOX 351 MHF-AS. Starting this year, NORRES customers now have the option of ordering hose types made from bio-based raw materials.
Safety Clamp Systems available for the PUR-AS hose series
2010
The NORRES CONNECT Safety Clamp Systems 230, 231 and 232, which allow polyurethane hoses to be clamped to all standard connection types, are now also available for the PUR-AS hose series. These innovative techniques for connecting commercially available fittings to polyurethane hoses lead to a clear reduction in maintenance, energy and process costs.
Awarded - The hose series PUR AS
2010
The PUR-AS hose family manufactured by NORRES is voted one of the top three innovations in the “Environmental and safety technology / explosion protection” category of the Vogel Business Media Innovation Award at “POWTECH / TechnoPharm 2010”.
The latest innovation: The new new rectangular hose
2009
NORRES shapes up for the future: A new rectangular hose is the latest innovation to emerge from the NORRES R&D department as a further extension to our already broad portfolio of products.
Launched in the market: Permanently antistatic hoses
2009
The permanently antistatic hoses in the electrostatic discharge-capable PUR-AS family developed by NORRES Schlauchtechnik are among the first of their kind to be launched in the market. AIRDUC®, PROTAPE® and BARDUC® PUR MHF-AS have each obtained legal and regulatory approvals from an independent testing laboratory for the complete hose in food applications; they meet the requirements of EU Directive 2002/72/EC, including the amending Directive 2007/19/EC, and bear the EU's glass / fork symbol.
United under one roof
2009
NORRES Schlauchtechnik – united under one roof: The “Am Stadthafen 12-18” site in Gelsenkirchen was finally ready for occupancy on July 20. The full benefit of the significantly expanded manufacturing and warehouse capacities can now be leveraged. The investment in new plant will make our production processes both faster and more efficient. The warehouse and Production were recently joined by Administration.
TRBS 2153 (BGR132) - Meeting of experts
2009
The implementation of the new technical rule TRBS 2153 (BGR132) gives rise to numerous questions and uncertainties in day-to-day practice. In an attempt to provide reliable answers and clarify the situation with regard to suction and transport hoses, NORRES, the Gelsenkirchen based hose manufacturer, hosts a meeting of experts at the end of November. The eminent panel includes Dr. Josef Bremen of BG Chemie in Cologne, one of the fathers of both the new and the old rule, and Dr. Claus-Diether Walther of Currenta, Leverkusen, a recognised authority on explosion protection.
Relocation of the production and warehouse
2008
Complete production and warehouse relocated to the second plant – “Am Stadthafen 12-16, Gelsenkirchen” – in July/August 2008.
Extension of the product range by CONNECT 232 and 231
2008
Product range extended with two innovative clamp systems: CONNECT Safety Clamp System 231 and CONNECT Pressfitting System 232 for heavy and super-heavy, externally corrugated spiral hoses.
NORRES publishes new Cable Protection Systems catalogue
2008
NORRES Cable Protection Systems catalogue published in July. New Industrial Hoses Manual published in March.
Latest innovation: CONNECT 230 – for loading and unloading silo vehicles
2007
NORRES Schlauchtechnik becomes one of the first manufacturers to develop a special safety clamp system – CONNECT 230 – for loading and unloading silo vehicles that fits spiral wire-reinforced polyurethane hoses.
NORRES “Supplier of the Year 2007 in the Hoses and Fittings Category”
2007
NORRES voted “Supplier of the Year 2007 in the Hoses and Fittings Category” by VTH (German Industrial Distributor Association) in November.
Market launch of Pre-PUR®
2004
Development and market launch of a brand raw material called Pre-PUR® – meanwhile a synonym for quality and longer life. This special blend of premium ether-polyurethane is characterised by better resistance to heat and cold than ordinary polyurethanes.
New production plant goes into operation
2007
Production commences in the second plant. The new production facility is officially opened by Frank Baranowski, Lord Mayor of Gelsenkirchen.
Expansion of NORRES and regional office in China
2005
NORRES Schlauchtechnik continues its expansion with the acquisition of the “Am Stadthafen 12-18, Gelsenkirchen” site (Plant II), leading to the creation of new, long-term jobs, and the establishment of a regional office in China.
EC Directive 2002/72/EC
2005
One of the first manufacturers in the world to receive official approval for polyurethane hoses reinforced with steel wires in accordance with the new EC Directive 2002/72/EC, NORRES launches the production of its new food industry hoses and special couplings, proudly bearing the EU’s glass/fork symbol.
Industrial Hoses Manual
2004
Publication of the Industrial Hoses Manual and complete redesign of the company website. The Manual wins an award for its user friendly layout and simple navigation in “KatalogBenchmark”, the prestigious competition for catalogue design.
Extension of the production
2003
Extension of the production and preassembly area for connection fittings.
Acquisition of all shares
2002-2003
Burkhard Mollen, a close associate of Hubert Norres, acquires all shares in NORRES Schlauchtechnik to become sole proprietor.
New storage and logistics area
2001
Construction of a new storage and logistics area at the Freiligrathstr. 38 site in Gelsenkirchen. Warehouse capacity is doubled as a result.
“Welding extrusion” patent
1999
“Welding extrusion” patent granted for AIRDUC® and PROTAPE®. This novel production technique improves the smoothness of the interior hose surface.
Market launch of HT-PUR
2006
Development and market launch of HT-PUR, the brand raw material, in March. Polyurethane hoses made of HT-PUR are more resistant to heat and abrasion.
Partial colouring for hoses
1999
Invention of partial colouring for hoses. Thanks to the patented production method, AIRDUC® and PROTAPE® hoses can now be coloured in the bead area according to customer specifications.
“Best Supplier: Industrial Distribution Partner”
1998
NORRES Schlauchtechnik voted “Best Supplier: Industrial Distribution Partner” by VTH (German Industrial Distributor Association). NORRES becomes a member of the Industrial Distributor Association’s TOP partner programme.
Burkhard Mollen - new Managing Director
1998
Burkhard Mollen appointed Managing Director.
Certified to DIN ISO 9001
1994
NORRES Schlauchtechnik becomes one of the first hose manufacturers in Germany to be certified to DIN ISO 9001.