Ged Grimes, business unit director for Conex Bänninger in UK & Ireland, said: “As a business, we have earned an enviable reputation with merchants and installers for the quality of our compression, solder ring and end-feed solutions. 

“We also recognise there’s still a massive opportunity for us to increase our share of the press-fit market too through our innovative range of >B< Press solutions.  The appointments of Brett and Noel, who both bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their roles, forms part of our investment to further strengthen and expand our UK sales team and achieve this.”

Mr Wharmby brings over 20 years of expertise to his role, having previously spent two decades progressing his career in the commercial sales team at Vaillant. Mr Kelly joins Conex Bänninger from Valves Instruments Plus – a specialist supplier of engineering and plumbing solutions to the building and construction sector.

Mr Grimes continued: “Brett’s manufacturing experience and the reputation he has developed over the years with merchants, coupled with Noel’s expertise on the distribution and merchant side of the industry with VIP, is going to be invaluable to support Conex Bänninger’s objectives for growth.  I wish them both every success in their new roles.”

Mr Wharmby and Mr Kelly's responsibilities include maintaining and developing relationships with Conex Bänninger’s existing customers, whilst also raising the profile of the brand and driving new opportunities with merchants, distributors, contractors and consultants.