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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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Hoses for cleaning and sweeping machines

NORRES offers the ideal hose solutions for cleaning and sweeping machines!

NORRES stands for hose and flexible ducting solutions, delivering proven benefits to our customers. Best product properties and a longer life service of our technical hoses are convincing reasons why the use of NORRES products in the field of commercial vehicles and the affiliad industry is worth it.

The perfect hose – optimised use

Hoses used on sweeping and cleaning machines are under considerable strain due to the abrasion of leaves, branches and crushed stones. The NORRES product line offers a wide range of suction and transport hoses. Particularly suitable are PROTAPE® PUR 330 AS, AIRDUC® PUR 350 AS and AIRDUC® PUR 355 AS and AIRDUC® PUR 355 SWEEPER and AIRDUC® PUR 355 SWEEPER REINFORCED - specially developed for municipal vehicles.

NORRES hoses for cleaning and sweeping machines are developed with high quality features:

  • Made from Pre-PUR® premium polyurethane: Pre-PUR® boasts an abrasion resistance about 2.5 to 5 times better than most rubber materials and 3 to 4 times better than the majority of soft PVC materials
  • Hoses made from Pre-PUR® are more flexible and weigh less than their conventional rubber counterparts
  • Abrasion-resistant to highly abrasion resistant
  • Improved chemical and hydrolytic stability
  • Resistant to microbes
  • Very good flexibility at low temperatures

These features mean a longer service life, less downtime, and a reduced risk of failure. The results of which are increased handling convenience and lower operating costs.

Simply flexible!

NORRES presents itself as an innovative market leader by offering our AIRDUC®, PROTAPE® flexible ducting and NORPLAST® industrial hoses, as well as a provider for flexible hose and ducting system solutions – since 1889 simply flexible.