In November 2001, a new corporation was formed to succeed and reinstate the fittings business division of Benkan Corporation. The name of the new corporation is Benex which is an abbreviation of two words, Benkan-Excellence. Benkan Corporation has been the largest manufacturer of Butt-Weld fittings in Japan and clearly one of the world's leading manufacturers of this highly specialized product category for over half a century. Now, Benex will continue to deliver Benkan products and services in their excellence to your needs. We are Benex, Benkan-Excellence.