100 years of Noris, sensors and automation : NORIS Group GmbH

Noris Group GmbH

Noris Group GmbH

All Ways Reliable - captures our self-image and our history. We have been a reliable partner in various industries and applications for 100 years – in shipbuilding, transport technology and meteorology.

‘All Ways’ emphasises our versatility: whether on water, on land or in the air – we develop reliable technology with people and the environment in mind that works everywhere. At the same time, ‘Always’ stands for our enduring promise: reliable, stable, innovative and customer-focused – then, now and tomorrow. This dual claim characterises our work and the relationships with our stakeholders worldwide.

A short video about our history

100 years of Noris – not only technical developments and international successes, but also many other milestones. Our short film takes you on a visual journey through the decades: with historical photos, product highlights, influential people and the founding of our subsidiaries. Discover in 100 seconds how our traditional company has developed over the course of a century.

Together – we have laid the tracks and ridden the waves

With our customers and partners, we achieved great things in the process. They are not only part of our history, but also our future. Here are some words from the people with whom we've mastered challenges, developed ideas, and shaped the future. We thank you for all your trust and our shared successes!

People at Noris

Whether they have been with us for a year or for decades – our employees characterise our corporate culture. To mark our anniversary, we not only took a look at the archives, but also behind the scenes, in our offices and production halls. Sometimes it's just small moments that stick in our minds and connect us with Noris.

We asked our colleagues: Describe Noris in three words. You can see their answers in the video.

Head of Production Planning AVO

Head of Production Planning AVO

"I still remember a special moment. When we were sitting together at the Christmas party in the first year of our apprenticeship, Horst Schmidmer came over, addressed each of us apprentices by full name and wished everyone a Merry Christmas."

Head of Shipping

Head of Shipping

“I still remember when the son of the management, who was still a student at the time, knocked over the tap in the garden with his car and frantically searched for the shut-off valve.”

“I hope that the next generation will carry on and the company will remain in the family.”

Project Designer, Maritime Solutions

“It was a challenge for me to become part of the works council and to be confronted with the needs and fears of my colleagues, but also to be able to contribute to solving them.”

“Keep up the good work! If things don't run smoothly at some point, I'll still be there for you after my active time.”

Head of R&D

“Working together at Noris makes you feel almost like family. You enjoy going to work and appreciate the trust that is placed in you.”

Electronic Engineer R&D

“I had just been at the company for a fortnight and was standing around at the summer party feeling a bit insecure when the boss himself came up to me and asked me if he should bring me a beer.”

Head of Production

“A special experience was when I commissioned our systems on a 120 m private yacht during a service call in Rendsburg at the Kuschwerft shipyard. My wish for Noris on our anniversary is that we continue to have the charm of a company in which everyone stands up for each other and that we continue to grow and remain successful.”

Head of Pre-Production

“For me, Noris is the employer where I can tackle very different challenges with a very high degree of freedom. There was never any reason to give up the overall Noris package.”

A different view of our milestones

Our technology is backed by measurable success. Whether sensors, propulsion control systems, automation systems or radiosondes - these numbers provide an insight into what we have achieved worldwide.

100,000 radiosondes per year

Graw Radiosondes GmbH & Co. KG, Nuremberg

Up to 100,000 radiosondes per year - made for meteorology, trusted worldwide.

40,000 customised sensors per year

Noris Automation GmbH, Nuremberg

Up to 40,000 sensors per year – developed and manufactured in Nuremberg for transport technology and shipbuilding.

1,880 noriStar systems since 2004

Noris Automation GmbH, Rostock

Since 2004, our subsidiary in Rostock manufactured 1880 noriStar propulsion control systems for ships.

440 N3500 ship sets since 2017

Noris-Sibo Automation Co. Ltd., Shanghai
Since 2017, 440 noriMos 3500 automation systems have been integrated into ships worldwide.

127 main switch boards since 2021

Noris-Sibo Automation Co. Ltd., Shanghai
Since 2021, 127 ships were equipped with main switch boards for the centralised distribution of electrical energy.

180 N3500 ship sets since 2020

Noris Automation Far East Pte. Ltd., Singapore

Since 2020, 180 noriMos 3500 alarm, monitoring and control systems were installed on ships from our subsidiary in Singapore.

4,840 local operating panels in Asia

Noris Automation Far East, Singapore
Since 2008, 4,840 local operating panels (LOPs) have been manufactured and delivered in Asia from our subsidiary in Singapore.

620 ships with N3500 world-wide

Noris Group world-wide

620 ships worldwide rely on our noriMos 3500 automation system - amd the trend is rising.