Houston, Texas-based Tadano America has added Ken Butz as its general manager of sales.

Houston, Texas-based Tadano America has added Ken Butz as its general manager of sales. Butz is an industry veteran with more than 30 years of crane sales and support experience.

“Throughout his career Ken has been skilled at building and developing successful channels of sales for crane products. His industry knowledge and experience are exactly what Tadano needs to grow our business in the North American market,“ stated Jay Shiffler, executive vice president of Tadano America. “We are very pleased to have him on board.“

Most recently, Butz served as regional business manager for Manitowoc Cranes.

“Tadano is well positioned to grow market share with their full line of rough terrain and all terrain cranes,“ said Butz. “Throughout North America Tadano's quality products are being recognized as an excellent investment and I look forward to the opportunity to lead the sales organization.” said Butz.

About Tadano America Corporation

Established in 1993 in Houston, Texas, Tadano America Corporation is the base for sales of rough-terrain cranes and all-terrain cranes for the North American market. Tadano America has customer service office locations located in Houston, Texas and Edmonton, Alberta, providing direct-to-customer product support. Tadano's corporate office, located in Houston has 46,000 sq. ft. (14,021 sq m) of warehouse space for parts and storage. Tadano's products are available through a broad network of dealers, agents and partnerships. Tadano America Corporation is a subsidiary of Tadano Ltd.

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