John Aykroyd has been named national sales manager for Sloan Valve Co. Aykroyd's most recent post was national sales manager for Halsey Taylor, and prior to that, he was a district sales manager for Mueller Industries.

Danfoss has appointed John Galyen president, sales and marketing for North American Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning, and Jamie Kitchen as training manager.

Bradford White announced the retirement of Anthony Maglione, who had been with the company since 1966, finishing his career as director of international sales. That position will be filled by James Resnick, who has been with Bradford White since 1981, most recently as director of product development.