Markus Bulgrin, Author at NORMA Group Blog

Recent Articles

Die Hauptversammlung der NORMA Group 2017 in Frankfurt am Main.

The Day of the Shareholders

Every year, a particular date stands out on the NORMA Group calendar – the Annual General Meeting. But what exactly is that? And what goes on there? I took a closer look.

The History of the Hose Clamp

Which was the first clamp in the world? There are no clear answers to this, but several interesting anecdotes about it: from the first ancient pipeline to a medieval diving suit to a very special fountain in France.

Rene Schindler zeigt den Twist-Steckverbinder für Ladeluft.

More Torque Burns Less Fuel

How does a charge air and an air intake system work? What are the differences? And how does this result in engine power? For this to work, you need heat, cold, the basic rules of physics and the answer to the question of how the perfect engine is built.

Aha experiences at the ISH 2017

Ornate marble on the left, golden water faucets on the right. Design radiators are lined up next to luxurious glass shower cubicles and saunas. A few steps further, a young boy is sitting on a toilet. But only to try it out. The ISH 2017 trade fair attracts around 200,000 visitors from all over the world on four days.

Clean Emission with SCR Technology

How can we really bring down exhaust gas emissions? The automotive industry isn’t the only one searching for an answer to this question, but also car drivers, politicians and environmental groups. The technology for a clean diesel engine already exists. It only needs to be effectively put to use.

Andi und ich in der Produktion der TORRO-Schlauchschellen in Maintal.

One Day in Manufacturing

I’m wearing black clothes today. For a day, I’ve set aside the dress shirt and suit pants. For the next eight hours, I’m in another world. I’m spending the day working in TORRO hose clamp production at NORMA Group headquarters in Maintal.