Martz
named CEO
of Link-Belt Cranes
April 2007 — Chuck Martz has been named Chief Executive Officer of Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co. in addition to his current responsibilities of President. The announcement was made in ceremonies in Tokyo, by Mr.Y.Hinou, Chairman of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Link-Belt’s parent company.
Chuck Martz began his career with Link-Belt in 1975 in his hometown of Lexington, Kentucky after graduating from the University of Kentucky in 1973. He held various accounting and financial positions and was named Vice President, Finance and Administration in 1990. In 1994, he was named Vice President of Manufacturing and in 1998, Martz assumed the responsibility of President of Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co., which is a stand-alone subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries.