Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co.

The Link-Belt Construction Equipment Company is a leader in the design, manufacture and sales of telescopic and lattice boom cranes, with headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. In the recent decade, a dynamic and highly-foc......The Link-Belt Construction Equipment Company is a leader in the design, manufacture and sales of telescopic and lattice boom cranes, with headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. In the recent decade, a dynamic and highly-focused Link-Belt has emerged as a market leader in crane design and product quality standards by focusing on continuous improvement and employee empowerment. Facilities Link-Belts core production base and center for worldwide operations is its 500,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Lexington, Kentucky. With major expansion plans over the last ten years along with continuous improvement philosophies, this facility has emerged as the most modern crane facility in North America. Management With over 100 years cumulative crane experience, Link-Belts seasoned management team is headed up by Chuck Martz. The top management team includes: Chuck Martz, Chief Executive Officer / President Jim Forshee, Vice President - Manufacturing Melvin Porter, Chief Financial Officer / Vice President of Finance Bill Stramer, Vice President - Marketing, Sales & Customer Support Bruce White, Vice President - Engineering Operations Since 1994, Link-Belt has invested massive human resource hours in university coursework and in-house training, in addition to millions of dollars of capital improvements to make the transition to a company-wide "lean manufacturing" philosophy. The operating principles of QCD (quality, cost, delivery) were implemented and are adhered to in every aspect of all processes. Link-Belts production system is modeled after Toyotas lean production system that is part of the advanced course curriculum at the University of Kentuckys Center for Robotics and Industry. Quality Link-Belt is committed to the design, manufacture and service of quality products that satisfy the needs of its customers worldwide. Link-Belt operates on the principles of continuous quality improvement, ISO 9001, and established values that support the vision of quality. These principles result in reduction in waste, better use of company resources and improved employee and customer satisfaction.