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Bridgeview, IL, August 23, 2010 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that the Company’s Manitex Liftking material handling subsidiary had received a new three year contract, with an additional two year option, for the supply of specialized material handling equipment for an international agency. The total value of the contract, including the option, is approximately $10 million. 

Underlying Revenues Increase 29%, EBITDA(1) Improves 192%

Bridgeview, IL, August 11, 2010 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts, special mission oriented vehicles and specialized engineered trailers, today announced second quarter 2010 revenues of $19.5 million, a 65% year-over-year increase, and net income for the second quarter of 2010 of $0.2 million or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of ($0.1 million) or ($0.01) per share for the second quarter of 2009. 

Bridgeview, IL, August 5th, 2010 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts specialized trailers and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that Manitex, Inc., its Georgetown, TX based boom truck subsidiary has recently received orders totaling $5 million. for shipment during the third and fourth quarters of 2010.
These orders have been placed by Manitex dealers, North West Crane, Ltd. and Cropac Equipment, Inc. and are targeted for support services to the energy sector in western Canada as well as the general construction segment in eastern Canada.

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., August 4, 2010 – Manitex International, Inc (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2010 second quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 1-877-941-8601 if calling within the United States or 1-480-629-9810 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until August 18, 2010, which can be accessed by dialing 1-877-870-5176 if calling within the United States or 1-858-384-5517 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 4341549 to access the replay.
The call will also be accompanied by a webcast over the Internet with slides, accessible at the Company’s corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com.
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Bridgeview, IL, July 7, 2010 — Manitex International, Inc. provides engineered lifting solutions. The company operates through two segments, Lifting Equipment and Equipment Distribution. The Lifting Equipment segment designs, manufactures, and distributes boom trucks and crane products. The Equipment Distribution segment sells, services and distributes lifting equipment to end users.

Bridgeview, IL, June 30, 2010 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts specialized trailers and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that its newly formed Italian subsidiary, CVS Ferrari, SRL, had entered into an agreement to operate, on an exclusive rental basis, the business of CVS Ferrari.

International Strategy and Large Capacity Cranes Drive Continued Success

Bridgeview, IL, June 9, 2010 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts specialized trailers and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced receipt of new orders valued at approximately $5.0 million for shipment during the third and fourth quarters of 2010. Approximately $4.0 million is for the Company’s Manitex boom truck cranes and $1.0 million is for the Company’s specialized military material handling products. Of the total orders, approximately 25% is for international customers, reflecting the Company’s continued success with its strategy of developing global markets for its products.

EBITDA(1) Improves 75% in the Quarter

Bridgeview, IL, May 12, 2010 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts, special mission oriented vehicles and specialized engineered trailers, today announced first quarter 2010 revenues of $22 million, a 56% year-over-year increase, and net income for the first quarter of 2010 of $0.3 million or $0.03 per share, compared to net income of $0.1 million or $0.01 per share for the first quarter of 2009.

Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 P.M. ET

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., May 5, 2010, 2010 – Manitex International, Inc (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts, special mission oriented vehicles, and specialized engineered trailers, announced today that management will announce its 2010 first quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 888-549-7704 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9857 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until May 19, 2010, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 4291511 to access the replay.
The call will also be broadcast live by webcast over the Internet with accompanying slides and accessible at the Company’s corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com.
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Increased Market Share, The 2009 Acquisition Of Badger Equipment Company And Its Rough Terrain Crane That Has Taken Manitex International, Inc. Into A New But Related Market And The Load King Acquisition That Compliments Their Material Handling Products – Has Manitex Positioned For Future Growth.

Bridgeview, IL, March 25, 2010 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts, special mission oriented vehicles and specialized engineered trailers, today announced fourth quarter and full year 2009 results.

Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 P.M. ET

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., March 17, 2010 – Manitex International, Inc (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2009 fourth quarter and year end financial results after market close on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 1- 877-941-1427 if calling within the United States or 1-480-629-9664 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until April 1, 2010, which can be accessed by dialing 1-800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 1-303-590-3030 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 4267911 to access the replay.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at the Company’s corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com.

Group Presentation Scheduled for 12:30 p.m. PT, March 17, 2010

BRIDGEVIEW, Il, March 12, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that David Langevin, Chairman and CEO, will provide investors with a corporate overview and update at the Roth Capital Partners 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock conference, being held March 15 -17, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton, Dana Point, Calif.
The company’s group presentation is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., March 17, Track 4 and management will be available for one-on-one meetings throughout the day. Interested parties may schedule meetings through their Roth investment representative for that entire day.
The investor slide presentation that will accompany management’s group presentation will be available for the public to access via the Investor Relations section of the company’s corporate website, which is www.manitexinternational.com.

Approximately 70% of Total Orders to be Shipped to Military Customers
Delivery Expected in First Half 2010

Bridgeview, IL, February 8, 2010 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts specialized trailers and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced receipt of three orders valued at $4.0 million for shipment during the first half of 2010. Approximately $2.8 million of the total is for the Company’s specialized military forklift products, and $1.2 million is for the Company’s Badger rough terrain and truck cranes.

CUSTOM ENGINEERED TRAILERS AND HAULING SYSTEMS ADD TO PRODUCT OFFERING FOR SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIAL MARKETS

Bridgeview, IL, Jan 4th, 2010 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that it has acquired the assets and certain liabilities of Load King Trailers, an Elk Point, South Dakota-based manufacturer of specialized custom trailers and hauling systems typically used for transporting heavy equipment, from Genie Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX), for a total consideration of $3.1 million, consisting of a promissory note of $2.75 million, Manitex shares valued at $250,000 and cash of $100,000. Load King’s last five years average annual revenues were approximately $23 million.

Approximately 28% of Total Orders to be Shipped to International Customers

Bridgeview, IL, December 2, 2009 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced receipt of orders valued at $7.6 million for shipment during the first half of 2010. Approximately $3.7 million of the total is for Manitex cranes, which are expected to ship by the end of the first quarter 2010, $1.9 million is for the Company’s specialized forklift products, which are expected to be shipped to international customers by the end of the first half 2010 and $2.0 million is for the Company’s new Badger rough terrain crane.

27% Increase in Revenues Compared to Q2 2009
Order Book Up 46% Year to Date

Bridgeview, IL, November 11, 2009 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced third quarter and year-to-date financial results for the period ending September 30, 2009.

Leading Middle Eastern Dealer Network Expected to Provide Significant Contribution to Manitex International 2010 Financial Results

Bridgeview, IL, November 9, 2009 – Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced a distribution agreement with Darwish Bin Ahmed & Sons (DBA), a well diversified corporation with operations or distribution in 35 countries for distribution of the entirety of Manitex’s crane product line throughout the emirates of Abu Dhabi & Al Ainand and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Manitex International also reached agreement for distribution throughout Dubai and the Northern Emirates with United Motors & Heavy Equipment L.L.C., also a part of DBA Group. Both of these dealers are authorized sellers of German manufactured MAN trucks, which are recognized worldwide leaders in vocational truck chassis, which will be exclusively used with the Manitex cranes.

Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 P.M. ET

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., November 4, 2009 – Manitex International, Inc (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2009 third quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Management will then host a conference call at 4:20 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 877-941-8410 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9803 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until November 18, 2009, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 4179977 to access the replay.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast with slides over the Internet and accessible at the Company’s corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com

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$3 Million in Initial Orders

Bridgeview, IL, September 10, 2009 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), today announced that its Badger Equipment Co. subsidiary has begun full production of a new 30-ton cab-down style rough-terrain crane and has received seven initial orders totaling approximately $3.0 million from crane dealers and railroad equipment distributors. The first delivery of the new crane will commence during September 2009. Badger unveiled and demonstrated the new rough-terrain crane to numerous dealers and customers at its facility in Winona, Minn., on September 9. This product, and the entire product line, will continue to be sold under Badger’s existing brand names, which enjoy a reputation of efficient and superior functionality.
 

Backlog Increases- Continued Positive Cash Flow

Bridgeview, IL, August 13, 2009 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2009, the period ending June 30, 2009.
 

Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 P.M. ET

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., August 6, 2009 Manitex International, Inc (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2009 second quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 877-941-8631 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9820 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until August 20, 2009, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 4134542 to access the replay.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at the Companys corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com. 
For webcast click below:
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Bridgeview, IL, August 6, 2009, Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that the Company had received orders for boom truck cranes for the Middle East and orders for specialized forklifts from a new African customer as well as a new order under the previously announced three-year contract with an international agency. The total value of these new orders is approximately $3.1 million with initial deliveries slated to commence in 2009.
 

$1.1 Million of Orders Received With Shipments to Commence in Third Quarter 2009
Units To Be On Display at ICUEE in Louisville, KY, October 6-8

Bridgeview, IL, August 3, 2009 Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that it has accepted the first orders valued at approximately $1.1 million for its new 50155S crane equipped with a powered boom and single piece jib.
 

Orders Received Expected to Contribute Approximately $6 million to Fourth Quarter 2009 Revenues

Bridgeview, IL, July 27, 2009 Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), today announced that the Companys Manitex Liftking material handling operation had received orders for specialized forklifts for the US and international armed forces, and an international agency.. The total value of the contract together with the recent orders is approximately $12.6 million. The company also announced that shipments of specialized forklifts in the fourth quarter of 2009, from these and earlier orders it has received and announced, are expected to be approximately $6 million and that these sales will be a strong contributor to Manitexs fourth quarter financial results.
 

New 30-Ton Rough Terrain Crane Leads Product Expansion Into New Niche Markets

Bridgeview, IL, July 13, 2009 Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), today announced that it has acquired Badger Equipment Company, a Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer of specialized rough terrain cranes and material handling products. Terms of the acquisition included $250,000 in Manitex common stock and a $2.75 million five-year note bearing interest at six percent, for an aggregate purchase price of $3 million. Badger, which was acquired from Avis Industrial, a privately held company, had revenues of approximately $10 million, EBITDA of approximately $500,000, and positive net income in 2008.
 

Action Strengthens Commitment to Growth Initiatives, Customer Experience and Product Excellence

Bridgeview, IL, June 10, 2009, Manitex International Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), announced today three key appointments targeted to strengthen the Companys customer interface and accelerate the drive towards business excellence in its manufacturing facilities. Each appointment reports directly to Andrew Rooke, President and Chief Operating Officer of Manitex International, and the appointments are effective immediately.
 

Second Quarter Bookings Include $2 Million Forklift Order from U.S. Military

Bridgeview, IL, May 27, 2009, Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special missionoriented vehicles announced today that it received new orders valued at approximately $7 million. The orders consisted of commercial boom truck cranes for the owner-operated and rental markets of approximately $5 million and a new order for Manitex Liftking military container handling forklifts valued at approximately $2 million from a United States government agency. The Company expects to ship these orders by the end of 2009.
 

Maintains Profitability By Quick Response to Volume Decline

Bridgeview, IL, May 7, 2009 Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2009, the period ending March 31, 2009.
 

Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 PM ET

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., April 30, 2009 Manitex International, Inc (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2009 first quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, May 7, 2009. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 800-762-8779 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9770 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until May 14, 2009, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 4067097 to access the replay.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at the Companys corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com.
The company expects to file form 10-Q with the SEC for the period ended March 31, 2009 on or before May 15, 2009.
 

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., April 29, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX) today announced that it has been notified by Comerica Bank, that it has been approved for a renewal of its Credit Facility effective April 28, 2009.
The maturity date on the current credit facility for U.S. and Canadian revolving lines of credit, as well as the term loan, will be extended to April 1, 2012 from April 1, 2010. The amendment, which is now being finalized will also contain customary financial covenants and default provisions. Additional information on the completed amendment will be available on the Form 8K, which will be filed at a later date and available at www.sec.gov.
 

Given The Current Economic Times, Manitex International Is Focused On Managing Their Operations In Line With The Current Level Of Demand And Maintaining Good Working Capital

Bridgeview, IL, April 9, 2009, Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX) announced today that it received an order for twenty 17-ton boom truck cranes worth approximately $2 million.
Deliveries will be made this year, beginning in April, to Allied Crane & Machinery. The order is the first under a recently initiated strategic marketing alliance with the Mesa, Ariz.-based company that is intended to significantly increase the penetration of Manitex boom truck cranes to end users in North America through a re-rent program.
 

$27.8 Million in Revenues and $0.02 in Diluted EPS in Fourth Quarter
$106 Million in revenues and $0.17 in Diluted EPS for the full year

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., March 11, 2009 -- Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2008.

2008 was a year of continued progress for Manitex International, said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Langevin. Challenged by severe softening in our markets, amid global economic turbulence, and the rapid increase in our material costs for much of the year, we increased our market share and continued to generate cash and positive EPS throughout the year. With the continued development of our products, the addition of new distribution outlets, and implementation of our international strategy, we believe that we are well- positioned to participate in the infrastructure and energy programs that we expect to be implemented over the next several years.
 

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., March. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/

Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX - News), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2008 fourth quarter and year end financial results after market close on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.

Anyone interested in participating should call 800-762-8795 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9031 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until March 18, 2009, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 4026658 to access the replay.

The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at the Company's corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com.

 

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/

Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX - News), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that the company had received orders for specialized material handling equipment for use by the international military, specialized transporters for shipyard applications, and boom truck cranes for the Middle East. The total value of these orders is approximately $6.6 million with delivery scheduled during 2009.
Bob Litchev, President of Material Handling Operations for Manitex International, commented, "We are pleased to have secured orders for our specialized material handling equipment which maintain our long standing position as a key supplier to the international military establishment. The order for two shipyard transporters confirms Manitex Liftking as a leading player in this competitive global market."

Group Presentation Set for 1:40 p.m. PT on February 16, 2009

Bridgeview, IL, February 2, 2009 Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that David Langevin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will be available to meet with investors at the 21st Annual Roth Capital Partners OC Growth Stock Conference the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, California on Monday, February 16.

Mr. Langevin will be available for one-on-ones throughout the day and a group presentation is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. PT Mr. Langevin will provide an operational and financial overview of the company and the companys strategy for long-term growth. Interested attendees may schedule one-on-one meetings directly with their representative at Roth Capital Partners. The group presentation will also be available by audio-only webcast at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/roth20/mntx/.

Cranes Today, 05 January 09
Manitex has prepared two of its cranes for CE certification, allowing them to be sold in the EU.

Manitex has prepared two of its cranes for CE certification, allowing them to be sold in the EU. The company says it plans, initially, to sell 40 US t and 50 US t models in central and eastern Europe. It showed a 50 US t boom truck as ConExpo Russia in September.
CE marking certifies that the manufacturer has built the crane in line with the EU Machinery Directive. Manitex president and CEO Andrew Rooke said, The certification with the CE mark of our 40 US t and 50 US t cranes opens the European market to our distribution and provides additional competitive support in markets where certification is preferred but not mandatory. Direct marketing, as well as the identification of suitable European dealers, has already commenced and we believe our cranes will provide a competitive solution against European truck cranes traditionally used in these territories.

Business Excellence, January 09
Manitex International is using operational excellence and its penchant for innovation to drive into new markets around the world

Thanks to a strategic mix of innovative product rollouts and targeted acquisitions, Manitex International has become a leading manufacturer of specialty engineered lifting equipment, a major player in the heavy lifting niche of the $110 billion US industrial machinery sector.
It makes and services equipment sold to customers working in a range of fields, under brands such as Manitex Boom Trucks, SkyCrane Sign Cranes and USTC Trolley Boom Products. The Manitex Liftking unit makes the Noble and Liftking rough terrain forklifts, Lowry industrial forklifts, and specialty equipment targeting the commercial and military markets.

Tuesday December 30, 10:38 am ET
Company Continues to Position Product Lines for International Distribution And Expected US Infrastructure Build-out

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX - News), today announced the CE mark certification for its 40 and 50 ton boom truck cranes, opening the way for the distribution of these products into central and eastern Europe. At the same time, the Company announced availability of new value-added features that will be standard on its 50-ton taxi cranes that will provide easier setup and better load management for the sole operator. The jib-jack, offered as a standard value-added feature, will lower operation and overhead costs for equipment operators and rental fleets alike. Manitex has also added a "no-free-swing" option for the 50-ton product specifically designed for oil field service and power grid applications.

Wednesday November 5, 8:30 am ET
Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 PM ET
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX - News), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2008 third quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, November 13, 2008. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment
community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 800-762-8932 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9031 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until November 20, 2008, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling
internationally. Please use passcode 3938698 to access the replay.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at the company's corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com.

BRIDGEVIEW, Illinois October 17, 2008 Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX) (Manitex or the Company) announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a shareholder rights plan. The shareholder rights plan includes the declaration of a dividend of one preferred share purchase right on each outstanding share of the Companys common stock. The issuance of the rights under the shareholder rights plan will be made on October 31, 2008 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 21, 2008.

Acquisition Accelerates Entry to International Distribution Channels and Adds Niche Line of Electric Forklifts

Bridgeview, IL, October 7, 2008 Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that it has acquired the assets of Crane and Machinery, Inc. (Crane), and Schaeff, Inc, (Schaeff) for $3.7 million, consisting of $1.0 million in stock and assumption of $2.7 million in debt. Crane and Schaeff, formerly private companies owned by GT Distribution, had combined 2007 revenues of $21 million.

Net Income From Continuing Operations Increases 44%
Strong Performance By Manitex Drives Crane Backlog 22% Higher
Recently Signed International Distribution Agreements To Enable Global Growth Market Penetration
Management Anticipates Full Year 2008 EPS of $0.30-$0.40 on Revenues of $100 MM - $110 MM

Bridgeview, IL, August 7, 2008 Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008.

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., July 29, 2008 Manitex International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2008 second quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, August 7, 2008. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 800-762-8932 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9031 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until August 14, 2008, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 3906851 to access the replay.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at the companys corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com.

BRIDGEVIEW, IL. July 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manitex International, Inc. (the Company) (Nasdaq: MNTX) announced today that effective June 30, 2008 it has amended their various credit facilities with Comerica Bank. These amendments increase borrowing availability under certain of our credit lines, extend the maturity date on the revolving credit facilities and term loan, and provide additional borrowing flexibility, as described in greater detail below.

BRIDGEVIEW, Illinois May 28, 2008 Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX) (Manitex or the Company) announced that it began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol MNTX today. Most recently, Manitexs common stock traded on the American Stock Exchange under the Companys former name, Veri-Tek International, Corp., and under the symbol VCC. The Companys name was changed from Veri-Tek International, Corp. to Manitex International, Inc. contemporaneous with the transfer of the listing of the Companys common stock from the American Stock Exchange to the NASDAQ Capital Market.

We anticipate that our move to the NASDAQ will enhance our visibility within the investment community and provide additional liquidity in the capital markets for our common stock, said David Langevin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Bridgeview, Illinois May 13, 2008 Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX: VCC) (Veri- Tek or the Company) announced today that it has received notification from The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC that Veri-Teks common stock is approved for listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market. Veri-Teks Board of Directors has approved the decision to change the listing of Veri-Teks common stock from The American Stock Exchange to The NASDAQ Capital Market. In addition, Veri-Teks shareholders recently approved changing the companys name to Manitex International, Inc. Veri-Tek expects to effect the name change prior to its listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market. Veri-Tek currently is going through the required regulatory processes associated with the move to The NASDAQ Capital Market and expects its common stock to begin trading on NASDAQ under the symbol MNTX on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Veri-Teks common stock will continue to trade on The American Stock Exchange under its current symbol, VCC, until such date.

Bridgeview, IL, May 13, 2008 Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

Bridgeview, IL, May 8, 2008 Veri-Tek International Corp. (AMEX:VCC), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that its Manitex subsidiary has signed an agreement with Dostavka-Service Corp. Ltd. (DSC), a Russian distributor with retail sales and crane rental fleets headquartered in Moscow, to distribute its 50- and 30-ton Manitex boom trucks beginning in July 2008.

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., May 5, 2008 -- /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (Amex:VCC - News), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its first quarter 2008 financial results after market close on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.

Bridgeview, IL, April 29, 2008 Veri-Tek International Corp. (AMEX:VCC), today announced that its Manitex subsidiary has reached agreement with a well established heavy equipment distributor in the Middle East, thus, launching Veri-Teks strategic entrance into international growth markets.

Bridgeview, IL, March 27, 2008 Veri-Tek International Corp. (AMEX:VCC), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007.

Bridgeview, IL, March 25, 2008 Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX: VCC), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that select models within the companys Manitex product line would join the Manitex Liftking and Noble product lines as part of The Cat Rental Stores Allied Vendor Program, in Europe, North and South America.

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., March 20, 2008 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (Amex: VCC), announced today that management will announce its 2007 fourth quarter and year end financial results after market close on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.

Bridgeview, IL, February 12, 2008 Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), today announced that David Langevin, the Companys chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Roth Capital Partners 20th Annual Growth Stock Conference.

Bridgeview, IL, November 14, 2007 Veri-Tek International Corp. (AMEX:VCC), today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.

Bridgeview, IL, December 6, 2007 Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Stephen R. Light and Stephen J. Tober as Directors of the Company, effective December 5, 2007.

Bridgeview, IL, October  29 th , 2007   Veri-Tek  International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), reported  today  that  its  Manitex  subsidiarys  new  products  received  a  strong  reception  at  the  recent  ICUEE  tradeshow  in  Louisville, Kentucky.

Bridgeview, IL, August 31, 2007
Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), announced today that it has accepted an invitation to present at the Roth Capital Partners 2007. David Langevin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Veri-Tek will provide investors with an overview of the companys business opportunity and strategy for growth.