The Manitowoc Company to Present at J. P. Morgan Basics & Industrials Conference

MANITOWOC, Wis., May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) today announced that it will participate in the J. P. Morgan Basics & Industrials Conference, which will be held at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers inNew York City from June 2 - 4, 2008. Glen E. Tellock, president and chief executive officer, and Carl J. Laurino, senior vice president and chief financial officer, are scheduled to present an update onManitowoc's strategies and growth initiatives on Tuesday, June 3, at 11:30 am, Eastern time.

A live audio webcast ofManitowoc's presentation will be available through the company's website at http://www.manitowoc.com. To access the webcast, investors should go to the company's website 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

About The Manitowoc Company

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment in the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.

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