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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 has a heart for the local children, year upon year
Arche Noah is grateful for the NORRES Christmas donation
Right in time for Christmas, NORRES once again upheld its long-term Christmas tradition: Even in its anniversary year 2014, the Gelsenkirchen hose manufacturer made its Christmas donation to the Arche Noah. By doing this, the Gelsenkirchen firm supports the work of the only Gelsenkirchen children’s hospice in the region. During the official donation ceremony, Frank Petersen, Chairman of the Förderverein Kinderhospiz Gelsenkirchen, thanked NORRES for the many years of continuous commitment.
Donation ceremony at the NORRES Headquarters at the city harbour
With its Christmas donation, NORRES Schlauchtechnik has been promoting the work of the Arche Noah in Gelsenkirchen since 1999. Again this year, NORRES welcomes Frank Petersen, Chairman of the Förderverein Kinderhospiz Gelsenkirchen, to the NORRES headquarters at the city harbour, in order to present him personally with the donation. Because: The donation is not only a sum of money, which is presented, but also represents the sympathy and personal contact with the Arche Noah, which has existed for many years. “It is important for NORRES that with its traditional Christmas donation, it is involved with the Ache Noah and thereby in a small way supports the families in the region who really need help” - explains the authorised representative and manager of internal sales Martina Haarer with regard to the many years of good contact between the Arche and NORRES.
The Arche Noah
The design of the Arche Noah as a facility is unique throughout Germany, and has two functions: It is a short-term facility for children with multiple severe disabilities and at the same time a hospice for terminally ill children. The aim of the establishment is to support and relieve families by professionally caring for and supervising the children and young people.
The Arche Noah in Gelsenkirchen describes itself as a “House of Life” - this is reflected in the bright, inviting and colourful decoration of the rooms and grounds.
