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The bellow as an art object
The bellow as an art object.
Our bellows normally protect moving machine parts to reduce wear and extend maintenance intervals. We have always believed that our bellows are also beautiful to look at.
However, we didn't know that bellows can also inspire as an art object - until a few weeks ago.
That's when we received an order to produce four bellows on a huge scale (210 x 120 x 300 cm).
As part of his work for Art Cologne 2018, the artist Johannes Wohnseifer created a work of art consisting of these four bellows. The four bellows can be used individually or zipped together to form a 12-metre-long tunnel.
The outside of the bellows fabric is printed with a motif of various jackets and zippers. The inside, on the other hand, is a bright shade of orange.
This work of art was on display at this year's Art Cologne (19-22.04.). Here we show you the final exhibit as well as further information on the artist and his work.
Of course, you also have the opportunity to purchase the artwork here.
BASIC GRIP 3.0 | Entry-level model in a new design
BASIC GRIP 3.0 Entry-level model in a new design
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The BASIC GRIP 3.0 model is the new entry-level model among leather firefighting gloves.
The BASIC GRIP 3.0 firefighting glove is particularly comfortable to wear thanks to the use of supple cowhide leather.
TEX GRIP 3.0 | Glove Update
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Our TEX GRIP 3.0 model is not only better, but also more stylish. Thanks to the special construction of 3D fingertips and pre-curved fingers, we achieve increased dexterity. Kevlar materials are responsible for thermal and mechanical protection.
We rely on our own electricity
We rely on our own electricity.
Together with the Broichstrom association and the Hochschule Ruhr West, we have planned to produce our own electricity with a photovoltaic system. We not only want to use this to power our building, but also our electric delivery vehicles in the future.
You can find the article online at the following link: https://www.waz.de/.../energiewende-broicher-unternehmen...
Thank you WAZ Mülheim for this article!
Training and education centers rely on gloves from our company
Training and education centers rely on gloves from our company.
Penkert GmbH is a partner of education and training centers in German-speaking countries. Training centers offer fire departments and fire fighters practical operational exercises, especially in the use of personal protective equipment.
As a reliable partner, we stand for quality products and practical solutions for a wide range of applications with our expertise, flexibility and trustworthiness.
Feuercon - Fire brigade and real fire training
FEUERCON specializes in realistic and effective training for firefighters. Modern training concepts and the treatment of current topics make FEUERCON a strong partner for professional, volunteer or plant fire departments. A unique training concept enables on-site training. FEUERCON operates the largest mobile and solid-fuel-fired real fire training facility in Germany for this purpose.
Penkert GmbH supports FEUERCON and its instructors with firefighting gloves from the ELK DEFENDER and BRAVEMAN series.
BOTC fire department training centers in Weeze (D) and Boxmeer (NL)
Smoke gas ignition, flash-over, hot training and realistic operational exercises are possible at the BOTC under optimum conditions. The BOTC fire department training centers in Weeze (D) and Boxmeer (NL) offer firefighters individual training on all aspects of firefighting operations. From single-family homes to industrial complexes with indoor RDA systems, the training center offers a wide range of operational exercises.
Penkert GmbH supports the BOTC exercise and training center and its instructors with firefighting gloves from the FIREGRIP series.
Feurex - Competence center for fire departments and rescue services
On September 11, 2005, the first hot training center in Bavaria opened its doors. FEUREX is based in Oberhausen near Neuburg an der Donau in Bavaria, where it operates the first hot training center in the state. FEUREX now operates a total of five training centers in Germany and Austria with a staff of around 100 instructors.
Penkert GmbH supports the FEUREX competence center and its instructors with firefighting gloves from the NEW DIMENSION range.
Fireflash - Training center
FIREFLASH is the training center in the Netherlands for fire departments from all over Europe.
Practice-oriented training in "hot training facilities" prepares the safety forces for emergencies. Accidents involving gas or flammable liquids are rehearsed in realistic exercises, as are technical assistance and the effective rescue of casualties at the scene of an accident.
FIREFLASH instructors tested our new ELK DEFENDER at the Interschutz 2010 trade fair.
Live Fire Training - Equipment suppliers & training centers
LIVE FIRE TRAINING in Oberthulba is an equipment supplier and training center for fire departments. LIVE FIRE TRAINING's training program includes real fire training, seminars for technical assistance providers, training on the thermal imaging camera as well as tactical overpressure ventilation seminars. For firefighting, the team of instructors led by Rainer Wanitschka relies on the NEW DIMENSION and ELK DEFENDER gloves from Penkert.
Heat - Hot training and real fire center
The HEAT team has been training professional fire departments, volunteer fire departments, plant fire departments and company fire officers since 2000. New possibilities and scenarios are constantly being created at the HEAT training site in Düsseldorf in order to optimally prepare participants for dangerous situations. The HEAT truck has been available since 2009, making mobile on-site training possible!
Penkert GmbH supports the HEAT training center and its instructors with firefighting gloves from the NEW DIMENSION and FIREDEVIL 911 model series.
Ragtal - Regional breathing apparatus training facility Luxembourg
RAGTAL is one of the most modern firefighting training facilities in Europe. Firefighters from all over Europe are trained and educated at the training facility. In a challenging and realistic environment, rescue workers are trained in areas such as breathing protection, interior attack tactics, thermal imaging cameras, jet pipe techniques, smoke gas phenomena and technical assistance.
Penkert GmbH supports the RAGTAL training facility and its instructors with firefighting gloves from the NEW DIMENSION range.
50 years of protecting man and machine
50 years of protecting man and machine.
August Penkert GmbH from Mülheim an der Ruhr has specialized in the development and manufacture of protective gloves for professional use for many years. “An area that places the highest demands on people and materials. Because when it’s a matter of life and death, nothing should be left to chance. That’s why we have been a reliable partner for firefighters for 55 years when it comes to protecting hands from mechanical and thermal risks,” says Bernhard Penkert, CEO of August Penkert GmbH.
The family business from the leather town of Mülheim (Ruhr) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. "It all started in 1967 with the production of protective leather gloves for industrial use. Right from the start, we wanted to set ourselves apart from our competitors through product quality and customer service. The focus should not be on price, but on quality. Because we were always certain: if you cut corners on safety, you will ultimately pay a much higher price."
The current product portfolio of August Penkert GmbH is geared entirely towards the needs of customers. One example: in the past, you had to choose between Firefighting gloves made of leather or textile materials. Today, the either-or question is a thing of the past. "Today you can get the best of both worlds. The comfort of a leather glove with the advantages of a textile glove (e.g. less shrinkage when exposed to direct flame)."
"We work closely with fire departments and training centers. This gives us direct feedback on the behavior of the gloves during internal attacks or technical assistance. This supports product optimization and offers instructors and firefighters the opportunity to have a direct influence on product development. Real quality is handmade. Design, development and production are all in our hands, so that we can react flexibly to customer requests. Our customers really appreciate that."
50 years of protection
A success story for the protection of man and machine.
Greetings
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen.
Our company is 50 years old!
On September 5, 1967, my father founded the company "August Penkert Technische Leder- und Kunststofferzeugnisse" and began trading in machine protection elements and protective gloves made of leather. However, after a short time, special customer requirements demanded the start of our own production.
The company expanded and the rented premises in the old "Casino" in Mülheim an der Ruhr became too small. In the spring of 1983, we moved to our own premises at Xantener Str. 12, our current company headquarters. After the first few years of successful business activity, we developed a specialization in the product area of "bellows" in the field of machine protection and EN-certified protective gloves made of leather and textile materials in the field of personal protective equipment.
With our own production facilities and a team of skilled tailors, saddlers, upholsterers, locksmiths, technical draughtsmen and engineers, we were able to implement even the most unusual customer requests in a short space of time. This ability and our endeavor to offer the highest product quality at a fair price also made us known outside the Ruhr area. We are proud to count large and well-known companies among our customers.
I joined the company in 1988 after completing a banking apprenticeship and then studying business administration, concentrating primarily on the development, manufacture and sale of personal protective equipment. Together, my father and I managed the business with around 25 employees until he handed over sole management to me in 2004.
He himself was present in his company almost every day until shortly before his death in 2014 and was still involved in the day-to-day business. I am proud and grateful to be the second generation to run the company and to be able to look back on 50 years of company existence.
n the name of my employees, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our customers, for your loyalty. Special thanks go to my father, who had the business idea and gave me the opportunity to join the company. My employees and I look forward to continuing to be a reliable partner for your safety and wish you continued success and satisfaction with our protection products.
Yours
Bernhard Penkert
- CEO -
Penkert GmbH