World News

Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World

UK News

Latest news and developments in the United Kingdom

Products

Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology

Features

General articles, applications and industry analysis

Conex Bänninger opens training centre

UK: Press fittings company Conex Bänninger has opened a new training centre at its headquarters in Kingswinford, West Midlands.

The new centre features lecture and demonstration areas, with an overhead camera that enables practical demonstrations to be projected onto a large screen. 

Conex Bänninger’s >B< MaxiPro range of fitting has been developed specifically for the higher pressures involved in air conditioning and refrigeration applications.

“As more and more ACR contractors and installers are becoming aware of the advantages that press fittings have over traditional brazing, the demand for training in this flame-free, fit-and-forget technology has risen,” explained Conex Bänninger UK and Ireland business unit director Dan Wild. 

“It is a practical way of supporting installers and engineers to stay up-to-date with modern methods and practices, while raising professional standards across the sector,” he said, adding: “We will still continue to provide training on-site and in conjunction with our customers, this is another option.”

The sessions cover theoretical and practical training, including the use of press tools and jaws.

To book onto a free training course, email: training@ibpgroup.com.

Latest News

13th August 2026

Daikin adds Sustainable Homes Centre in East Ham

UK: Daikin has opened a further Sustainable Homes Centre at the East Ham, London, premises of London Heating & Plumbing Supplies.
13th August 2026

IOR briefs on retrofitting doors

UK: A new technology brief on retrofitting doors to open-fronted display cabinets is now available for free download from the IOR website.
13th August 2026

Danish researchers rethink ejector design

DENMARK: Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) claim to have developed a component that both improves efficiency and provides a completely new way of optimising thermal energy systems.
13th August 2026

Davidsson assumes role as acting Beijer Ref CEO

SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has appointed Joel Davidsson as acting CEO and president following the recent announcement that Christopher Norbye would be stepping down from the role.
12th August 2026

Keeping systems safe from cyber attacks

USA: Recent incidents involving cyber attacks on HVACR control systems have underlined their potential vulnerability and the need for vigilance.
12th August 2026

Haier’s integrated HVAC solution to Larnaca heat

CYPRUS: Haier has delivered an integrated HVAC solution to Larnaka’s new district local government offices.