Established in 1961 by John Guest, the company developed the world’s first push-fit technology designed initially for compressed air in 1974. Created to make installations faster and easier, this technology is now used across the globe, including power-steering systems in automotive to food-grade applications in drinks dispense and water treatment, through to plumbing and heating, telecoms, compressed air and OEM solutions.
Bart Maris, VP Sales & Marketing for RWC EMEA, said, “This year we are celebrating a huge milestone at John Guest. With 60 years of trust and innovation behind us, push-fit technology has come a long way since we first invented it, and we are constantly striving for improvement.
“Now, as part of the RWC family of brands, we are integrating the John Guest technology, knowledge and experience into our wider RWC product portfolio. For example, just last year we launched a range of JG Direct Buried Blown Fibre connectors to the telecoms industry. We also introduced a new range of SharkBite Air push-fit fittings and pipe to complement our John Guest compressed air range.”
Today, John Guest and JG Speedfit products are made in the UK, from tooling, to automated assembly machines to components. Every product designed by John Guest and JG Speedfit is rigorously tested in their state-of-the-art labs, with strict quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
Maris adds: “Being part of the RWC family of brands since 2018, we are well ahead in the process of making what’s next by combining our engineering excellence with that of the other brands under the RWC umbrella.”
