Link-Belt Cranes Names Martz CEO

Chuck Martz, Link-Belt CEO

April 24, 2007 • Lexington, Ky.-based Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co. has appointed Chuck Martz to the position of CEO, in addition to his current responsibilities as president. The announcement was made in Tokyo, by Y. Hinou, chairman of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Link-Belt's parent company.

Martz began his career with Link-Belt in 1975 and was named vice president, finance and administration in 1990. In 1994, he was named vice president of manufacturing. Martz assumed the responsibility of president of Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co. in 1998.