Conex Bänninger, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of valves and pipe-fittings, has expanded its sales team in the UK, with the appointment of Ben Hampton to strengthen the territory.  

As a Regional Specification Sales Manager for the Central Region, Ben Hampton is concentrating on developing key contractor and merchant relationships across the Midlands, East Anglia and Central Wales. Ben boasts a wealth of technical knowledge within the HVAC fittings industry thanks to his time working within controls at Sauter Automation and Western Automation.

Ben commented: “I joined Conex Bänninger because it is a prestigious brand. The qualities of the products speak for themselves. The opportunity to work within a group the size of IBP was one I could not turn down, however, it is essential that we continue to progress and maintain the excellent relationships we have with our customer base, on both the merchant and contractor side.

“I look forward to contributing to the excellence and growth of the brand across the UK’s Central Region,”

Bill Barlow, UK Business Unit Director, commented: “The appointment of young talented individuals, such as Ben, demonstrates our commitment to invest and develop the UK market, as well as create “pull through” for the Conex Bänninger brand.  Ben has a proven track record of delivering strong results in the last few years, whilst developing excellent relationships with customers in this sector. I wish him every success in his new roles.”