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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!
NORRES environmental solutions: Shorter lead times thanks to warehouse expansion
Shorter lead times provide added value for customers
At NORRES Schlauchtechnik, the focus is on the customers: the company offers premium quality products that are developed and produced in Germany, excellent service and comprehensive professional advice. The latest highlight: Thanks to an extension of the warehouse – including the warehouse of the environmental solutions department - the company is now able to more flexibly meet customers' requirements and shorten lead times.
Extended warehouse and shortened lead times:
NORRES forecasts a positive business development. The hose manufacturer based in Gelsenkirchen Schalke has significantly extended its warehouse at its headquarters. This also applies to the hose department. The extension comprises 2,000 sqm of materials warehouse in an additional hall. "This allows us to be more flexible", explained Burkhard Mollen regarding this investment. "With the expansion as well as with the already launched 125 innovations, we will set new standards especially in terms of service. Thus, we are able to meet our customers' requirements regarding shorter lead times in the future", said NORRES CEO. Thanks to the warehouse expansion, the globally operating medium-sized company is now able to offer a complete package ranging from premium quality products and technical innovations through to excellent service.
Product qualities which have been improved at the beginning of the year:
At the beginning of the year, NORRES Schlauchtechnik already impressed with product qualities in the area of environmental solutions for the 2014 anniversary year. The globally operating medium-sized company presented the NORRES PRO2AIR Pre-PUR® membrane diffuser with lowest pressure loss as well as the NORRES PRO2AIR Pre-PUR® membrane tube diffuser with lowest pressure loss. Thanks to the advanced Pre- PUR® quality, both products provide essential energy savings. At the same time, NORRES modified the product range for the PRO2AIR membrane tube diffuser.
125 years of NORRES Schlauchtechnik
Founded in 1889, NORRES develops, produces and globally distributes hoses and flexible hose system solutions. With over 250 employees and eight facilities worldwide, the aim is to become the core market leader in Germany and internationally. The Group focuses on international expansion. Earlier this year, NORRES announced the opening of the first NORRES North America Inc. facility in South Bend, Indiana, USA. As an owner-managed production company with brand products and tradition, NORRES is independent and well-positioned. NORRES is ISO 9001:2008 certified and guarantees consistently high standards, from purchasing to development and production through to dispatch. A comprehensive quality management system additionally ensures compliance with all performance commitments. NORRES hoses comply with a broad range of regulations for various industries, such as the ATEX Directive, UL approvals, FDA conformity, EU Directives and numerous other foodstuff directives.
The manufacturer of technical hoses, hose solutions and cable protection systems as well as environmental solutions celebrates its 125 birthday in 2014 and takes it literally: 125 years of NORRES have to be celebrated with 125 innovations. Numerous innovations in the product and service range have already been implemented with further innovations planned - also in the environmental solutions Segment.
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Capture 1: Thanks to an extension of the warehouse NORRES is now able to more flexibly meet customers' requirements (Photo:© maxoidos - Fotolia.com)
