QualCast, a Nashville-based subsidiary of Melling Tool Company that specializes in new cylinder heads and valve train components for aftermarket stock and performance applications, has appointed Phil Steele as national sales manager effective August 4.  

In this role, Steele will be responsible for driving sales growth in the United States by managing distributor and rebuilder accounts and supporting independent sales representatives. He will play a vital role in ensuring customers continue to receive the best quality products and service in the aftermarket, the company said. 

Steele takes on the role with 15-plus years of industry experience in the heavy-duty, light-duty automotive and diesel-engine sectors, working with numerous dealers and parts distributors.  

"Phil's experience in diesel engine components, combined with his strategic approach to supporting customers, is instrumental in promoting our company's growth strategy," said Adrian R. Long, general manager of QualCast.  

For more information, visit qualcast.net.