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Gary Lane

Gary Lane has been named vice president of marketing, sales and customer support of Link-Belt Cranes, effective July 1, 2025. Link-Belt President and CEO Melvin Porter made the announcement at the company's headquarters in Lexington, Ky.

Lane is a veteran of the crane business, possessing nearly 30 years of industry experience. He joined Link-Belt in 2008 as a district manager covering the central United States, and he spent nine years leading crane sales for Link-Belt dealer general equipment and supplies in Minnesota and North Dakota. Most recently, Lane has served as manager of North American sales of Link-Belt since early 2021.

"Gary's experience within Link-Belt Cranes, the heavy equipment industry, and his knowledge of distribution will be beneficial in leading the company into the future," said Melvin Porter. "Gary has always maintained a strong focus on customer service and support."

This story also appears on Crane Equipment Guide.

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