115 years of leading progress & innovation
Conex Bänninger is a global leader in plumbing and HVAC solutions. Renowned for innovation, it specialises in fittings, valves, and accessories for domestic, commercial and industrial applications. Trusted worldwide, it combines advances technology with sustainability to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions for modern building systems.
1909
Bänninger in Giessen, Germany started as a manufacturer of iron fittings in 1909, whilst Conex Sanbra, founded in 1919 in Birmingham, UK manufactured a range of brass and chromium plated water fittings, valves, lavatory and sink mixers. 1920 saw the first introduction of the distinctive >B< trademark into the market, identifying Bänninger products.
During the 1930’s, the businesses went from strength to strength with Bänninger becoming the only producer at that time of red brass fittings in Europe. In the 1940’s, Sanbra launched their unique rib-nut design compression range, and the name Conex became the one to ask for when it came to compression fittings.
Many other products followed including, in 1983, the development of the first copper-based press fitting, the precursor of today’s >B< Press range. By 1987, Bänninger had become part of the newly formed IBP Group, which later merged with Conex. In 1994 the brands were combined to become Conex Bänninger.
With the change of millenia several innovations were introduced in many different techologies. >B< Press, copper push-fit, and >B< Oyster fittings were introduced.
>B< MaxiPro, an award winning press fitting for ACR applications up to 48 bar, introduced.
Stainles steel tubes production factory located in SEGRO Logistics Park Poznań, Plewiska, Factory have almost 5000 m2 of production and storage area, Production area consist of 3 fully automatic tube production line
IBP further strengthened its portfolio with the acquisition of ABA BEUL GmbH, a fourth-generation, Germany-based family business specialising in hygiene flushing systems for drinking water applications. Like Conex Bänninger, ABA BEUL boasts a rich heritage. Established in 1895 by Walter Beul, the company prepares to celebrate its 130th anniversary in 2025.
The legacy behind our fittings
OF LEADING PROGRESS & INNOVATION
A people business
You don’t get great ideas to market without having great people to work for you. Our team is one of our most valuable assets, because ultimately, they are responsible for making us who we are. It is people who assist in maintaining high standards at every stage of the process; from design and manufacture, through to delivery and after sales services. Many of our team have been with us for a long time and can pass on a wealth of expertise to our customers and end users.
Dedicated to design
Innovation is an important driver in our delivery of excellence and is one of the reasons our portfolio of plumbing and heating fittings, refrigeration solutions and valves is so diverse. Our new ideas often start by being aware of, and responding to changes in industry, whether it is pioneering technology such as >B< MaxiPro in air conditioning and refrigeration or the use of low lead materials for drinking water.
An increasing awareness of how the design of fluid networks impact on the health and well-being of a building’s occupants and their productivity will affect material choice and system design. How we can best meet these needs through product compatibility and improvements to installation speed and product integrity are also factors that come into play at the design stage, and it is why we have a dedicated design team to anticipate the next generation of user needs.