Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, has appointed Ian Levergood as the sales manager of its Electric Heating business in North America. In this role, Levergood will focus specifically on the growth of indoor and outdoor electric heating applications, and advancing comfort and safety solutions in the United States and Canada.

Levergood has more than 11 years of engineering, servicing, and application experience specifically in the heat trace market, having worked with customers, products, and manufacturers’ representatives across the Americas. Previously, Levergood served as the eastern regional sales manager for Danfoss, working closely with manufacturers’ representatives and factories overseas to expand the business.

“Ian has a robust knowledge of the electric heating market,” said Miha Kavcic, head of sales and business development, Danfoss Heating. “He was a natural choice to help us to continue to strengthen our position as the leading provider of indoor and outdoor electric heating technology for both residential and commercial heating applications.”

About Danfoss

Danfoss engineers technologies that enable the world of tomorrow to do more with less. We meet the growing need for infrastructure, food supply, energy efficiency and climate-friendly solutions. Our products and services are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, motor control and mobile machinery. We are also active in the field of renewable energy as well as district heating infrastructure for cities and urban communities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933 and today Danfoss is a world-leader, employing 23,400 employees and serving customers in more than 100 countries. We are still privately held by the founding family. Read more about us at www.danfoss.com.