WHO WE ARE Conex Bänninger, the widely recognised brand identity of IBP, specialises in providing the best plumbing fittings and accessories across the globe. But more than the products themselves we offer innovative and versatile jointing solutions. For the last 100 years, Conex Bänninger has been building its reputation for quality manufacturing, backed by first-class customer service and unrivalled expertise. Passionate about excellence, Conex Bänninger is a byword for quality in the domestic, commercial, industrial, air conditioning and refrigeration and shipbuilding markets worldwide. WHAT WE DO From humble beginnings as a metal foundry in Germany in 1909, Conex Bänninger has grown considerably a growth which has consistently been based on innovation. Conex Bänninger continues to set the standards in the industry with the launch of new fittings and ideas which are set to become the industry benchmark like the new Conex Push-Fit range. Conex Bänninger offers a wide variety of connecting technologies including end feed, compression, threaded, crimp, solder r ing and push-fit.
1932 Red Brass was added to the production range in Germany the only red brass producer in Europe 1973 Triflow product range launched 1909 1909 Foundation of the company Bänninger 1919 Sanbra Engineering Company producing brass water fittings in Birmingham, UK, later became Sanbra Limited 1957 Sanbra Limited joined the Delta Group 1983 N-Grip f designed MORE DEVELOPMENTS Experienced learning With 100 years of experience behind us, Conex Bänninger has some of the industry s leading experts amongst its committed team. A century of dedication to quality has given our people the knowledge to develop new products, service customers, and transfer their expertise across markets and continents. MORE INNOVATION Launching new product ranges Never standing still and always exploring new opportunities, Conex Bänninger has continued to lead the way. Inspiration from our in-house design team has given our customers access to solutions which help their business move forward. A long track record of product and service innovation has been continued with the launch of new products most recently Conex Push-Fit, the perfect solution for connecting multiple tube types quickly, efficiently and safely.
1987 Nibco sold all European investments to Delta 1999 New Product ranges introduced: Copper and Red Brass >B< Press and Cuprofit 2002 >B< Oyster fittings launched 2007 Pressing indicator was introduced to >B< Press ittings were and produced 1992 IBP Installfittings in Poland was incorporated into IBP organisation 2005 Completion of the transfer of Red brass foundry to Poznan, Poland as well as copper production to Cordoba, Spain MORE CARE Customer product training MORE INVESTMENT Factory and warehouse improvements We take our responsibilities to our people and communities seriously. We consider the impact of everything we do on all our stakeholders - from our customers, suppliers, employees, to the local communities. Training and developing our people makes business sense, it makes ethical sense too. We also take pride in training our customers staff on new and existing product ranges, allocating dedicated people to key accounts and brands providing an in-depth focused approach. In global markets and changing times, Conex Bänninger has continued to invest in people, in skills, in production and in infrastructure. A significant programme of investment within our two European production facilities in Poland and Spain, has rewarded our customers with improved efficiency and greater quality products. With the reduction in lead times and an enhanced quality assurance, this provides a greater customer satisfaction. MORE SUSTAINABLE Sustainability through ISO 14001 From the start to the finish of all our processes, we build in sustainability. This includes ranges which are manufactured from recycled materials, through to the recycling of all our scrap. Our company believes the environment matters, that s why each of our divisions is working hard to achieve the highest possible environmental accreditation. Our head office is in the process of being awarded ISO 14001 as part of a progressive implementation.
2009... Doing more for our clients We are constantly looking to strengthen the partnerships we already have whilst also looking for new ones to provide more for our customers. 2009... More materials We are always looking at providing our customers with a wide range of applications and materials and have launched our multilayer range, >B< Flex in several markets. 2009... More improvements We are looking at ways to improve our products and services such as implementing the pressing indicator for our >B < Press ranges and providing customised solutions to packaging or logistics. MORE UNITY Partnership approach to stakeholders We see our customers as business partners, working together to build business. That s why everything we do is tailored to give customers the service they need, when and where they need it. This might mean a inter-continental approach for international customers or a smaller dedicated approach for more local operations. With eight sales teams across Europe plus our distribution partners and agents, we can work with customers to set up the partnership that works best for them. Conex Bänninger provides technical training and marketing support which is all part of our doing more culture. MORE COMMUNICATING Communication at all levels We make technology work for us and for our customers. EDI ordering systems provide our customers with improved customer service, detailed information is provided on our websites. Internally, our team have access to information and services with a new intranet to make communication across borders and divisions effortless.
2009... More sustainability Sustainability within our factories and warehouses is important to us as well as providing products for sustainable applications such as our >B< Press Solar range. 2009... More innovation We are launching our Conex Push-Fit range providing our customers with an innovative plumbing solution to fit multiple tubes and will continue to develop products to grow our product range. MORE SOLUTIONS Providing customised solutions We don t just sell product. We offer solutions. Customised packaging opportunities, tailor-made logistics solutions, extensive approvals and flexible manufacturing possibilities, all add up to provide customers with a product and service package which exactly suits their needs. This makes choosing Conex Bänninger as a business partner the logical solution. MORE CONNECTIONS International applications Across the globe, our products are famous for making the right connections. As a single point of reference for fittings and accessories in a wide range of materials, Conex Bänninger covers all applications in every market including potable water, gas, heating, solar, waste and industrial fluids.
United Kingdom IBP Conex Limited Whitehall Road, Tipton West Midlands DY4 7JU UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44 (0)121 557 2831 Fax:+44 (0)121 520 8778 email:salesuk@ibpgroup.com technical@ibpgroup.com literature@ibpgroup.com web: www.ibpgroup.com www.ibpconex.co.uk Germany IBP GmbH Erdkauter Weg 17 D-35394 Giessen GERMANY Tel: +49 641 70070 Fax:+49 641 7007361 web: www.baenninger.info Spain/France IBP Atcosa, SL Pol. Ind. Quintos-Aeropuerto Apartado de Correos 16 14005 Córdoba SPAIN Tel: +34 957 469629 Fax: +34 957 469604 web: www.ibpatcosa.com Italy IBP Bänninger Italia Srl Strada Provinciale Asolana No. 92 43056 San Polo di Torrile (Parma) ITALY Tel: +39 0521 317311 Fax: +39 0521 317355 web: www.ibpbanningeritalia.it Poland Sales, Marketing and Logistics IBP Instalfittings Sp. z o.o. ProLogis Park Poznan II Sady, ul. Za Motelem 2A 62-080 Tarnowo Podgórne POLAND Tel: +48 61 6609640-46 Fax: +48 61 6609638 web: www.ibpgroup.com/pl Poland IBP Instalfittings SP z o.o ul Obodrzycka 61 61-249 Poznan POLAND Tel: +48 61 8 770051 Fax: +48 61 8 790949 web: www.ibpgroup.com/pl