EQS News: NORMA Group defends patented connection technology against Chinese competitor | 25.09.24

NORMA Group defends patented connection technology against Chinese competitor

Maintal, Germany, September 25, 2024 – NORMA Group, a leader in technical connection technology, has won a patent case brought against a Chinese competitor. The Beijing High Court ruled in late June 2024 that a product of Suzhou Shengnuo Connection Technology Co. Ltd (“Shengnuo”) infringes a patent of NORMA Group for an advanced worm-drive hose clamp. The competitor is prohibited from producing or selling this clamp. Shengnuo is also ordered to pay damages to NORMA Group. The judgment is final.

CEO Guido Grandi: “Our decades of experience and development expertise give us a competitive edge and represent key success factors. We use patents to protect our innovations and safeguard our intellectual property. The outcome of the patent infringement proceedings we have sought secures our current and future business with advanced connection technology.”

The patented clamp from NORMA Group is a worm-drive hose clamp for pre-positioning the clamp on a hose. This PreFix system consists of two pre-positioning elements that are used to pre-position the clamp at the exact point on a hose where the connection to a tap or pipe is to be closed later. This function is used, for example, when hose systems are stored or transported before final assembly. Pre-positioning also makes assembly in engine compartments and other confined spaces much easier. NORMA Group engineers have developed the clamp to make assembly as simple, fast and safe as possible. NORMA Group offers the clamp under the name TORRO^® PreFix system since 2007.

Dr. Gerrit von Breitenbach, Global Head of Technology and Innovation: “Our connection components, which may seem inconspicuous at first glance, are absolutely crucial to the function of a machine or a vehicle. With innovative development efforts, we provide added value for our customers. In addition to high-quality products, we focus on ease of installation, because fast installation times save both time and money for our customers in the manufacturing industry.”

NORMA Group produces the clamp with the PreFix function in Changzhou, China, for customers in Asia and in Maintal, Germany, for customers in Europe and America. The company supplies millions of these clamps to various customers worldwide every year.

A photo of the Torro hose clamp with PreFix system in printable resolution can be found here.

Subtitles: A TORRO hose clamp with PreFix system: The sheet steel bridge under the screw housing in combination with the clip on the clamping band ensure simple and reliable mounting.

More information about the company can be found at www.normagroup.com.

Contact

NORMA Group SE

Lina Bosbach

Director of Group Communications

Email address: [email protected]

Telephone: +49 (0)6181 – 6102 7606

Jennifer Oborny

Group Communications Manager

Email address: [email protected]

Telephone: +49 (0)6181 – 6102 7604

Kim Bosken

Junior Group Communications Manager

Email address: [email protected]

Phone: +49 (0)1522 482 9418

About NORMA Group
NORMA Group is an international market leader in technical and standardized connection and fluid handling technology. With around 8,000 employees, NORMA Group supplies more than 40,000 product solutions to customers in over 100 countries. NORMA Group supports its customers and business partners in responding to global challenges such as climate change and the increasing scarcity of resources. NORMA Group products help to reduce climate-damaging emissions and to use water more efficiently. The innovative connection solutions are used in water supply, irrigation and drainage systems, vehicles with conventional and alternative drive systems, ships and aircraft, as well as buildings. NORMA Group generated a turnover of around 1.2 billion euros in 2023. The company has a global network of 25 production sites and numerous sales offices in Europe, North, Central and South America and the Asia-Pacific region. The company headquarters are in Maintal near Frankfurt/Main. NORMA Group SE is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on the regulated market (Prime Standard) and is a member of the SDAX.