12.08.2012

Sany appoints chairman

Sany America has appointed Tim Frank to the newly created position of chairman. In his new position, Frank will take responsibility for manufacturing, sales, marketing and support for all Sany equipment products in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America.

Frank was most recently a consultant working on global strategic planning for the board of Sany in Shanghai, China. Prior to this he was vice president of retail distribution, operations strategy and marketing at Volvo Construction Equipment. He has also held various global sales and marketing capacities at CNH Gobal and Caterpillar.

Liang Wengen, chairman of the Sany board based in Changsha, China, said: “Frank’s vision, strategic thinking and record of accomplishment will serve Sany well as we grow our presence in the Americas. Frank knows what needs to be done to establish Sany as a market leader as it is in China and in other regions around the world. He will pursue this goal with vigour.”
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Tim Frank

Frank added: “Sany is the fastest growing construction equipment manufacturer in the world with unprecedented results in China and other markets. Most of North America is just now learning of this legacy of success and achievement. As I have grown to know Sany, it became obvious that something special was happening in this company. I am so excited to be a part of it.”