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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.
Read the latest news about our social commitment and responsibility!
New directive TRGS 727 and EU regulation 10/2011 and 2015/174
Typical for a technological leader: NORRES hoses are certified to the new explosion protection directive TRGS 727 and comply with the latest food regulatory EU directives as well as FDA
Technical hose systems used in the food industry are subject to very strict hygiene regulations and therefore is bound to extensive obligations. In this regard NORRES presents a world innovation: The company is the first and only manufacturer of AIRDUC® and PROTAPE® hoses, which are at the same time certified according European food regulatory directives 10/2011 and 2015/174 as well as the newest explosion protection directive TRGS 727 and also offer FDA conformity.
New food approval for innovative hose solutions
The latest food regulatory EU directives 10/2011 and 2015/174 refer to materials and objects, which are intended for contact with foodstuff. But this is not the only innovation in the NORRES product range. “We offer certified hose systems for the pneumatic transport of flammable dust and bulk materials in the zones 0 and 20, which comply with the latest EU food regulatory directives and also feature FDA conformity.” said NORRES Managing Director Burkhard Mollen. NORRES has the world's first approval by the independent laboratory of DEKRA EXAM certified AIRDUC®, PROTAPE® and NORPLAST® suction and transport hoses according to the new TRGS 727. The TRGS 727 is currently coming into force to quantify and evaluate the risks of ignition caused as a result of electrostatic charges in hazardous areas. The directive’s field of applications also includes the selection and implementation of safety precautions. The new TRGS 727 replaces the former Technical Rules for Operating Safety (TRBS) 2153. AIRDUC® and PROTAPE® series hoses are certified and are at the same time certified according to the European food regulatory directives 10/2011 and 2015/174 as well as the newest TRGS 727 guideline and also offer FDA conformity.
For customers there are now certificates available from the independent certification institute DEKRA EXAM, for which hoses can be suitable for specific medias to be used in a hazardous areas.
NORRES: Simply flexible!
The approval according the latest food regulatory EU directives and the TRGS 727 verifies again: NORRES is the leading innovative troubleshooter in AIRDUC®, PROTAPE® and NORPLAST® hoses and a problem solver for flexible hose system solutions – since 1889 simply flexible.
