Conex Bänninger has announced that it is promoting press-fit to a new generation of apprentices by developing relationships with colleges across the country.
As part of this ongoing campaign, it has linked-up with HIP to take part in a series of ‘Meet the Manufacturer’ sessions with college lecturers to highlight the advantages of press-fit.
HIP hosts nine of these annual regional events across the UK. According to a statement, the events offer manufacturers a platform to showcase and demonstrate their products to college lecturers. These sessions coincide with the HIP Learner of the Year and Female Skills Competition.
As part of this promotional activity with HIP, Conex Bänninger has sole sponsorship of the ‘press-fit range’ in its student handbook, which is distributed to UK colleges.
Lisa Cox, Conex Bänninger’s national sales manager – UK and Ireland, said: “Press-fit has helped to revolutionise the plumbing and heating sector due to the speed of installation when joining pipe compared to brazing. It is flame-free and therefore no hot-works licence or a subsequent fire watch is needed when working on site. Whilst brazing has its place and apprentices are taught this in colleges, many going forward will convert to press-fit.
“Our >B< Press fittings are available in copper and copper alloy and are quick and easy to install thereby reducing installation time and cost.
“Any company or installer can undertake >B< Press training from us either through Teams, booking and attending a session at our training HQ or we can provide on-site training.”