Thermo King has appointed Matt Nuijens director of dealer development. He will be responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of the company’s “Best Practice” programs and activities.

Nuijens joined Ingersoll Rand, the parent company of Thermo King, in 2006 as a business manager within its Industrial Technologies sector. He previously worked in sales and marketing for Newell Rubbermaid, Goodrich/Garlock sealing technologies and Danaher Tool Group.

Thermo King manufactures transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications, operating 10 manufacturing facilities and 17 parts distribution centers worldwide. It has a global dealer network of 865 independently owned companies in 75 countries.