Hemel Hempstead, 29 June 2026
The end of June 2026 sees the retirement from binder of sales director Graham Ellis following a long and illustrious career in the connector industry. Ellis explains, “It’s time to take a break, although I am reluctant to give up on the work and leave the industry which has been in my blood for the last 47 years. Particularly the last 17 years at binder which have been the most enjoyable and rewarding of my working life. Retirement though will give me more time for my outside interests, lowering my golf handicap and extensive travel plans with my family.”
Ellis stared work in 1975 as an apprentice at AWRE, Aldermaston, which lead to a move to ITT Cannon and the start of a distinguished career in the connector industry which includes successful roles at Harwin, Cinch, Molex and Amphenol. Joining binder’s new UK operation in 2009 as sales manager and helping establish the binder brand as a major player in the UK market before being promoted to Sales Director in 2021.
UK managing director for binder David Phillips says, “Graham’s impact and role in developing the UK market for binder cannot be understated and he will be a big loss to binder and the UK connector industry. His unrivalled knowledge, commercial experience coupled with his work ethic and sense of humour make him a unique personality. I speak on behalf of the whole company when I say it has been an absolute pleasure to work alongside the consummate professional and complete gentlemen that Graham has always been. He richly deserves a long, happy and healthy retirement doing the things he has always planned with his family.”
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Phillips & Ellis
Brief portrait of binder:
binder is one of the leading specialists for circular connectors. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Neckarsulm, the company offers the development, design, and manufacturing of customer-specific solutions. binder supplies companies from industries such as automation, smart communication, medical technology, and many others, each with unique requirements for the components. The connectors meet the relevant standards and withstand a range of harsh environmental conditions. Therefore, the focus is always on customization and the highest quality.
The binder group includes the binder headquarters, nine sales offices, seven production sites, two system service providers, and an innovation and technology center. The company collaborates with additional distribution partners across six continents and employs around 2,000 people worldwide.
The UK operation is based in Hemel Hempstead and was formed in 2009 to serve a growing UK market for the binder range of industrial circular connectors.
More Information:
Binder UK Ltd
Unit D, ATA House
Boundary Way
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7SS
