115 years - Eastern Europe

115 years of leading progress & innovation

Conex Bänninger is a global leader in plumbing and HVAC solutions. Renowned for innovation, it specializes 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

1909-1920Bänninger 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.

1932-1950During 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.

1973-1994Many 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.

1999-2007With the change of millenia several innovations were introduced in many different technologies. >BB< Oyster fittings were introduced.

2011-2016>B< MaxiPro, an award winning press fitting for ACR applications up to 48 bar, introduced.

2017-2024Stainles 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.

2025IBP 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.

1909-1920

Bänninger in Gießen, Deutschland, begann 1909 als Hersteller von Rotgussfittings, während Conex Sanbra, gegründet 1919 in Birmingham, Großbritannien, eine Reihe von Messingfittings für Trinkwasserinstallationen produzierte. 1920 wurde zum ersten Mal das unverwechselbare Markenzeichen >B< auf den Markt gebracht, das die Bänninger-Produkte kennzeichnet.

1932-1950

In den 1930er Jahren entwickelten sich die Unternehmen weiter und Bänninger wurde der einzige Hersteller von Rotgussfittings in Europa. In den 1940er Jahren stellte Conex Sanbra sein einzigartiges Sortiment an Klemmringverschraubungen auf dem Markt vor und avancierte damit zum führenden Anbieter in diesem Bereich. Die Marke war fortan Synonym für Klemmringverschraubungen.

1973-1994

Viele weitere Produkte folgten, darunter 1983 die Entwicklung des ersten Pressfittings auf Kupferbasis, dem Vorläufer der heutigen >B< Press-Serie. Im Jahr 1987 wurde Bänninger Teil der neu gegründeten IBP-Gruppe, die später mit Conex fusionierte. Im Jahr 1994 wurden die Marken zu Conex Bänninger zusammengefasst.

1999-2007

Mit dem Jahrtausendwechsel wurden mehrere Innovationen in vielen verschiedenen Technologien eingeführt. So wurden >B< Press-, Kupfersteck- und >B< Oyster-Fittings eingeführt.

2011-2016

Entwicklung und Einführung von >B< MaxiPro – dem innovativen und preisgekrönten Pressfitting für die Kälte- und Klimatechnik

2017-2024

Das Werk zur Herstellung von Edelstahlrohren befindet sich im SEGRO Logistics Park Poznań, Plewiska, und verfügt über eine Produktions- und Lagerfläche von fast 5000 m2. Die Produktionsfläche besteht aus 3 vollautomatischen Rohrproduktionslinien.

2025

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

>B< MaxiPro

Award winning press fitting for ACR applications introduced in 2016.

>B< Press

N-Grip, the forerunner of the press copper fittings, was developed in 1983.

Conex Compression

Developed in 1950, the unique Conex Ribnut design is still a market leader nowadays.

K65

Refrigeration range introduced in 2011.

>B< Press Inox

Expanded with tube production in the 2020s.

>B< Flow

Our latest innovation, the world leading Y Branch for >B< Maxipro.

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.

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