TPi March 2019

Business & market news

Appointment underlines commitment to Australia and South Pacific

commercial and domestic installations. Offering flame-free installation, there is no requirement for installers to secure a hot works permit.

existing, relationships with contractors and specifiers to grow our market share even further. Another will be promoting the advantages of our innovative >B< MaxiPro press-fit fitting for ACR applications, supporting customers during the installation process and working with my team on industry roadshows.” Pietro Cardente, international sales director for Conex Bänninger, said, “Our aim is for Conex Bänninger products to become the number one choice for all the markets we operate in. The depth of experience that Nick brings to the table will be invaluable as we look for further growth in Australia and the South Pacific, where we are already well established.” Conex Bänninger >B< Press copper press-fit fittings are suitable for both

Conex Bänninger has appointed Nick Ryan as specification manager for Australia and the South Pacific, underlining its commitment to this market. Mr Ryan has experience within the ACR sector, having worked for Conex Bänninger’s partner, the Australian plumbing and bathroom supplier Reece Group, where he held positions in HVAC-R field marketing supporting key brands, business development and branch management. Commenting on his appointment, Mr Ryan said, “I’m delighted to be joining the Australia and South Pacific team and look forward to building on the fantastic work already done to make Conex Bänninger the ‘go-to’ press fittings brand. One major objective for me will be to develop new, as well as

Conex Bänninger – Australia www.conexbanninger.com.au

Nick Ryan

Neftegaz 2019 From 15 to 18 April, Neftegaz 2019, the International Exhibition for Equipment and Technologies for the Oil and Gas Industry, will take place at Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia. Neftegaz 2019 is officially supported by the Russian Ministry of Energy as well as the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, and runs parallel to the National Oil & Gas Forum. Around 600 international exhibitors will showcase their technological innovations in the areas of oil and gas extraction and processing, LNG processing, oil and gas transport and storage, machinery and plants for the petrochemical industry, measuring technology, control systems, safety systems, environmental control and HSE. Neftegaz provides a programme of side events comprising conferences, technology seminars and workshops. The trade fair gives international enterprises access to markets and a business platform for networking, exchange of experiences with sector experts and gathering information on new technologies and equipment for the oil and gas industry. 2019 will again see Messe Düsseldorf organise a German Pavilion. The corporate joint pavilion will be supported by the German Engineering Federation (Verband Deutscher Maschinen und Anlagen – VDMA). Messe Düsseldorf GmbH – Germany

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