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Carel
Conex Bänninger
Conex Bänninger is promoting press-fi t 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 – the magazine for plumbing and heating apprentices – to take part in a series of ‘Meet the Manufacturer’ sessions with college lecturers to highlight the advantages of press-fi t further and bring it to a new generation of apprentices. HIP hosts nine annual regional
Carel is hosting an interactive webinar titled “New effi ciency policies for products and buildings in the EU”. The event will be held online on 20 February 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET, and will be conducted in English by Raul Simonetti, HVAC/R Corporate Business Manager, and Miriam Solana Ciprés, HVAC/R Technical Knowledge Manager. The webinar will dive into the key aspects of the European EPBD (EU) 2024/1275, eff ective from 28 May 2024, and ESPR (EU) 2024/1781, eff ective from 18 July 2024. The revised EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) introduces new requirements to improve energy effi ciency in buildings, promoting the creation of zero-emission buildings and encouraging the use of innovative technologies to monitor and reduce consumption. Meanwhile, the ESPR (Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation) broadens the eco-design concept, requiring life cycle analysis and sustainability criteria to reduce overall environmental impact while improving effi ciency and lowering buildings’ carbon footprint. The event focuses on enhancing the performance of both
new and existing buildings, with a particular emphasis on sustainability and indoor air quality effi ciency. It will provide practical insights into the implications of these new regulations, combining an informative lecture with a fun quiz and off ering prizes for participants who answer correctly and quickly. Participation is free, and you can register now via the
following link:
https://carel.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017363407497/ WN_Gb-xpX8AR8-hipWMV1my6w
events across the UK, off ering 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. Conex Bänninger has trained over 300 students on how to install
>B< Press and as part of this promotional activity with HIP, has sole sponsorship of the ‘press-fi t’ range in its student handbook, distributed to colleges up and down the UK. Training has taken place at various educational establishments, including The Energy Training Academy in Dalkeith, Scotland, Dudley College of Technology, Stoke-on-Trent College, and Walsall College. Lisa Cox, Conex Bänninger’s national sales manager – UK and
Ireland, commented: “Press-fi t has helped to revolutionise the plumbing and heating sector due to the speed of installation when joining pipe compared to brazing. It is fl ame-free; therefore, no hot- works licence or a subsequent fi re watch is needed when on-site work. While brazing has its place and apprentices are taught this in colleges, many will convert to press-fi t. “Our >B< Press fi ttings are available in copper and copper alloy
and are quick and easy to install thereby reducing installation time and cost.”
A 3-point press system (up to 54mm) ensures a secure, permanent,
leak-free joint suitable for multiple applications. Within its innovative design is an unpressed joint indicator that assists in identifying any unpressed joints. Installers are provided with a ‘safety net’ if any joints have been missed. Compatible with a range of press tools and jaws, >B< Press fi ttings
are suitable for multiple applications, including drinking water, water heaters, local and district heating, chilled and cooling water and rainwater.
https://conexbanninger.com
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