Viega LLC promotes Mark Evans to director of North American sales. In this position, Evans is responsible for directing strategic planning, brand value extraction and sales development for the field sales team across the United States and Canada.

Evans was hired by Viega in 2007 to develop and implement a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy and plan prior to the introduction of Viega products to Canada. Prior to joining Viega, Evans worked in the wholesale, agency and manufacturing sectors for companies including Danfoss and Wilo, where he was placed as a team leader on both a regional and national level.

“Viega is pleased to bring Mark’s talents in team leadership to a larger stage as we continue to expand in North America,” said Dalyn Cantrell, vice president of sales and marketing, Viega. “His experience in administrative management, marketing management and sales management has poised him to take on this exciting new role.”

The Viega Group, with a tradition of innovation for more than 115 years, has more than 4,000 employees worldwide and is among the leading manufacturers of pipe fitting installation technology. In metal press systems for industrial, commercial and residential projects, the company is the global market leader. In the U.S., Viega LLC employs nearly 500 people and offers more than 3,000 products. These include Viega ProPress for copper and stainless, Viega MegaPress for black iron pipe and Viega PEX Press systems in Zero Lead bronze and high-performance polymer. Viega also specializes in the design, production and installation of ProRadiant heating and cooling systems. For more information, visit www.viega.us.