KATY, TX — KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA, Inc. announces the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Jim Zak as Vice President of the Excavator Division. Zak is based in Katy, Texas.

Zak brings over three decades of experience in the heavy equipment industry, having held key leadership roles at CNH Industrial and Caterpillar. With a track record of driving growth and leading teams in global markets, Zak's industry expertise and customer-focused approach will play a pivotal role in strengthening KOBELCO’s brand presence and advancing strategic initiatives across North America.

“Jim Zak brings extensive experience in leading teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences that align with our mission,” said Gus Kimura, President of KOBELCO USA. “I look forward to the value Jim will bring to our dealer partners and customers — both current and future.”

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA offers crawler cranes and crawler excavators that include zero tail swing, compact, standard, long-reach, mass excavation, recycling/scrap, and demolition models.