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Fitting and valve manufacturer Conex Bänninger visited students at Stephenson College, part of the newly formed Loughborough College Group, to provide hands-on installation training.
Students aged 16 and 18 were given a practical demonstration of Conex Bänninger’s popular >B< Press system, learning how to create secure, leak-free joints. The training sessions were delivered by regional technical sales manager Kevin Goodison, who worked with groups from both the Level 1 Plumbing Diploma and Level 2 programme.
Commenting on the visit, Goodison said: “It’s great to visit a college like this one and meet enthusiastic students who really want to develop their skills.
“Today’s youngsters are feeling the pressure of finding a career in an increasingly difficult job market. However, there continues to be a growing demand for plumbers and electricians, and developing practical skills on courses like those provided at the College are invaluable in providing a springboard for a worthwhile future career.”
The visit was made possible after members of the College met the Conex Bänninger team at the InstallerSHOW at the NEC in June, where they discussed potential training opportunities with UK national sales manager Lisa Cox.
