Conex Bänninger announced as Water Partner for World Plumbing Conference 2026

Conex Bänninger has been announced as the Water Partner of the World Plumbing Conference 2026.

Conex Bänninger is a global brand with manufacturing facilities in Spain, Poland and Germany, and just over 900 staff worldwide.

The manufacturer is passionate about protecting water, with access to clean water being a key worldwide focus for healthy environmental and public health.

Known for its high-quality range of valves and fittings, Conex Bänninger uses copper, brass, bronze and stainless steel in its products, which resist corrosion and oxidisation, and keep water quality high.

Copper in particular, has anti-microbial properties which actively protect systems from pathogenic microbes including legionella.

Conex Bänninger products are developed to comply with the World Health Organization, and water standards authorities in worldwide markets, including WRAS, KIWA, DVGW, the Australian WaterMark and EPA.

Lindsey Coleman – Event Project Manager – World Plumbing Conference 2026 said:

“Conex Bänninger is the perfect water partner for the World Plumbing Conference 2026.

“Protecting our water supplies and supplying clean water worldwide will be a big theme of the World Plumbing Conference. Manufacturers like Conex Bänninger invest heavily in quality innovations, to ensure the water in our taps and systems is of the highest quality, and that’s something to be discussed and celebrated.

“With a history based in both Germany and Birmingham here in UK, it will be great to bring the brand back to its Midlands roots at the NEC.

The World Plumbing Conference will be hosted at InstallerSHOW at the NEC Birmingham from 23–25 June 2026, in conjunction with the World Plumbing Council and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE).

Experience a global audience of senior decision-makers and industry innovators from across the plumbing and water industry. The conference will be a blend of knowledge-sharing, future-focused sessions, and live demonstrations of cutting-edge plumbing technologies, alongside a full timetable of keynote speakers, panel discussions and presentations. Tickets are available now, please click here to register.