NORRES Group - History

Sustainability for efficiency and environmental protection: NORRES Schlauchtechnik proves to be an environmentally friendly and future-oriented company: Ecology and economy are anchored as common objectives in the corporate culture and strategy. At NORRES, the recycling of valuable materials has been integrated into the daily work routine. An in-house recycling plant currently reuses about 30% of the scrap produced during production.

Just in time for the start of the new training year 2020, the NORRES Group welcomes a new trainee at its main location in Gelsenkirchen. NORRES Schlauchtechnik is training a new industrial clerk from August.

July: The new product catalogue is published! The new NORRES catalogue provides compact and clear information. The result is impressive: Industrial hoses for all applications and industries are presented on 100 pages. Both the proven products and numerous innovations. The new catalogue concept is innovative and combines the interaction between "print" and "digital".

1st April: Ralf Dahmer becomes the new CEO of the NORRES Group. After many years working for the NORRES Group as Managing Director, Mr Burkhard Mollen has decided to transfer the management of the company to Mr Ralf Dahmer with effect from 01.04.2020. Mr Mollen has moved to the advisory board of the company at this time.

The NORRES Group has now been listed in the World Market Leader Index for the third year running. The Group meets the listed criteria published in the Index, such as at least 50% ownership in the DACH area and, with regard to the world market, operations on at least three out of six continents, either with its own production and distribution companies or by pursuing export activities. NORRES’ share of foreign sales amounts to more than 40%.

NORRES has acquired the Swedish hose distributor Jarl Elmgren AB (“Jarl Elmgren”). The acquisition of Jarl Elmgren is the second acquisition in the history of NORRES after the recent acquisition of De Bernardi. This acquisition is also in line with NORRES' internationalization strategy and represents a significant strengthening of the company's market position.

3rd February: NORRES has acquired the Italian hose manufacturer and distributor De Bernardi. De Bernardi is an Italian hose manufacturer and distributor which is established in the market since 1970.