CLEVELAND, OH – Mazzella is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Franz to Vice President, Lifting Branch Development. For the past 19 years, Franz has held several roles with Mazzella, including project management, purchasing, crane sales, branch management, sales management, and most recently as Director of National Accounts.
In this new role, Franz will spearhead initiatives aimed at solidifying Mazzella as a leader in the lifting industry. He will focus on enhancing processes to ensure consistent and exceptional customer experiences and superior service delivery. Franz will collaborate with all Mazzella lifting businesses to expand their national footprint while strengthening their presence in local markets. He will also join the Lifting Leadership team, reporting directly to President Matt Mazzella.
“I am honored to step into this role and take on the responsibility of connecting our lifting businesses. My goal is to create synergy across our teams, enhance the customer journey at every touchpoint, and foster an environment where our team members can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to solidify Mazzella as a leader in the lifting industry, with a strong presence in every market and industry we serve,” said Adam Franz.
“Adam’s unwavering commitment to our core values and his dedication to upholding our brand’s reputation make him an exemplary leader,” said Matt Mazzella, President of Mazzella. “His strategic vision and ability to unify our lifting businesses at both national and local levels will be crucial as we strive to deliver unparalleled experiences to our customers and team members. Please join me in congratulating Adam on this well-deserved promotion.”
About Mazzella Companies
Mazzella Companies employs over 1,100 individuals in 40+ locations in North America. Mazzella is the largest independently owned company in the overhead lifting and rigging industries and is a manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of lifting products for industrial, commercial and specialty applications. In addition, Mazzella is a leading manufacturer of world-class overhead cranes, specialty machinery, and overhead crane services. Mazzella Companies’ diverse portfolio includes Sheffield Metals, a manufacturer and distributor of coated and bare metal products for engineered metal roof and wall systems and New Tech Machinery, a manufacturer of portable roof panel and gutter machines recognized as the world’s finest portable rollformers.