Conex Bänninger, one of the market leading manufacturers of valves and pipe fittings, has strengthened its UK key account and specification sales team with the announcement of two senior appointments.

Stuart White, who has worked in the company’s specification team for a number of years, has been promoted to the role of National Key Account Director.  Stuart will focus his efforts on maintaining and developing key customer relationships within the merchant sector. 

Conex Bänninger has also recruited experienced industry professional Paul Dryden, who takes up the position of Regional Specification Sales Manager for the South West and South Wales.

Bill Barlow, Conex Bänninger’s UK Business Unit Director commented: “The appointments of Stuart and Paul highlights our commitment to invest and develop the UK market, as well as create “pull through” for the Conex Bänninger brand.  Both have a wealth of experience in our industry and a proven track record of delivering strong results whilst developing excellent relationships with customers in this sector.  I wish them both every success in their new roles.”

Paul will be instrumental in developing and delivering Conex Bänninger’s business strategy, enhancing the company’s product offering and increasing its share of the specification market.  This will include working with existing customers and looking at new opportunities to grow the business.

Prior to his promotion to National Key Account Director, Stuart was previously Conex Bänninger’s Specification Sales Manager.  Commenting on his appointment, Stuart said: “Having worked in the business for a number of years, I am really looking forward to this new challenge and the opportunities to help develop and increase the companies key account strategy.

“A key part of my role is to strengthen the relationship with our business partners as well as maximizing the sales potential.”

Paul joins the company after working extensively in the heating and plumbing industry.  Paul said: “Conex Bänninger has a great vision for the future, with ambitious growth plans across its product ranges and I look forward to bringing my experience to the firm.”