Gary Lane has been named manager of North American sales of Link-Belt Cranes, effective Feb. 1, 2021.

Bill Stramer, senior vice president of marketing, sales and customer support made the announcement at Link-Belt's headquarters in Lexington, Ky.

Lane is a 15-year veteran of the crane business and is well respected among crane industry professionals. He originally joined Link-Belt Cranes as a district manager in 2008 covering the central United States, and he has spent the last nine years heading up the crane sales efforts for Link-Belt crane dealer General Equipment and Supplies Company Inc. based in Minneapolis, Minn.

"Gary's strong background with crane distribution and end-users provides him all the necessary skills for his new role," said Stramer. "Gary's management experiences will aid him in continuing the legacy of successful leadership of Link-Belt's North American sales team."

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