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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 opens an additional materials warehouse
Expansion of Gelsenkirchen headquarters
The opening of an additional materials warehouse at NORRES Industrial Hoses’ headquarters in Gelsenkirchen Schalke is just the latest in long line of innovations being introduced during the company’s anniversary year. The resulting quick access to materials will enhance production efficiency and ensure short delivery times to customers.
For NORRES, now an international company, celebrating 125 years in Gelsenkirchen also demonstrates the company’s clear commitment to its headquarters in the Schalke Nord district. As a result, NORRES has now significantly increased the warehousing space available at its head office by adding an additional materials warehouse. “This gives us even greater flexibility,” explained Managing Director Burkhard Mollen. “A bigger materials warehouse means even faster access to materials and more efficient production. In turn, this means we can continue to meet our partners’ and customers’ needs with shorter delivery times.” The warehouse expansion enables this medium-sized company combining tradition with progress to offer its business partners a comprehensive package of high-quality products, technical innovations and excellent service.
As a trendsetter in the industrial hoses sector, NORRES is embarking upon a year of “125 Innovations” in both its product range and customer services. The opening of this warehouse is the latest in a line of expansions being rolled out at the end of this anniversary year, and will be followed by various other service innovations in the coming weeks. The objective of these customer service enhancements is to further improve efficiency with the primary goal of saving costs for the customer. Further product improvements will also round out the year of “125 Innovations”.
