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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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Expert discussion for the new TRGS 727

Visit of leading OEMs and technical merchants at NORRES for the new TRGS 727

In early April NORRES invited leading OEMs in the field of pneumatic conveying and aspiration of powders and granules as well as technical merchants to an expert discussion. Speakers were the Head of Research and Development of NORRES and Dr. Carsten Blum. Within the expert discussion was spoken about the current transformation of the TRBS 2153 into the new TRGS 727 as well as the more than 100 associated changes. The TRGS 727 applies to assess and avoid ignition hazards due to electrostatic charging in hazardous areas. This affects, among other things, the filling and emptying of containers (tanks, drums, cans, IBC and sacks) with hoses for liquids or bulk materials. NORRES already offers TRGS 727 certified suction and transport hoses from the product lines AIRDUC®, PROTAPE® and NORPLAST®.

The TRGS 727 – Overview

  • The new TRGS 727 replaces the previous Technical rules for operating safety TRBS 2153
  • Used to safely prevent ignition sources and ignition hazard assessment of bulk materials
  • Adjustments to the prior art as well as new developments had to be considered (For example, the use of biofuels or a new classification of hose types for liquid transport)
  • Frequently misunderstood passages of the technical rules have been clarified, clarifications and specifications have been made
  • Completely new sections like the Annex "Tubes and pipes for pneumatic transport of bulk materials" were added
  • The operator is responsible for a possibly renewed risk analysis according to TRGS 727
  • There are no transitional periods, because the TRGS 727 has legal character
  • NORRES already offers TRGS 727 certified hoses, among other the AIRDUC® PUR 355 AS and AIRDUC® PUR 356 AS.