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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 relies on tradition
Scheduled for 2017: Support for the Arche Noah
Continuing with our own "small tradition" NORRES Schlauchtechnik once again supports the Gelsenkirchen children's hospice Arche Noah this year. Barbara Stöckmann, 2nd chair of the Förderverein Kinderhospiz Gelsenkirchen, provided a donation at the meeting with NORRES authorized officer Martina Haarer, in the premises of the Arche Noah.
A traditional heart project: the donation to the Arche Noah
NORRES Schlauchtechnik is planning to support the Arche Noah in a long standing Christmas Tradition. The donation stands for honest commitment. "With the support of the Noah's Ark project, we want to help families affected by helping them recover and gain added strength for everyday life. In doing so, having personal contact with the Noah's Ark is very important to us!", Martina Haarer states that „For over ten years, the hose manufacturer has thus been promoting and advocating for the children's hospice in Gelsenkirchen. Barbara Stöckmann knows how important donations are for her work: "For us, NORRES is one of the most loyal donors! Each year, it provides support that will enable us to improve the quality of life for children and their parents."
The Arche Noah
The Arche Noah is a unique, national organisation with two functions: It is a short-term establishment for severely disabled children and also a hospice for terminally ill children. The objective of the organisation is to provide support to families by providing children and young adults at the Arche Noah with professional care. The Arche Noah in Gelsenkirchen describes itself as a “house of life”, which can be seen all throughout their facilities with their bright and colourful designs in all the rooms really making you feel at home.
