Manitowoc Company Schedules Third-Quarter 2008 Earnings Announcement and Conference...

Manitowoc Company Schedules Third-Quarter 2008 Earnings Announcement and
Conference Call

MANITOWOC, Wis., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Manitowoc Company,
Inc. (NYSE: MTW) will release its third-quarter 2008 financial results on
Tuesday, October 28, after the market closes. The third-quarter results will
also be discussed by Manitowoc's management team during a live conference call
for security analysts and institutional investors which will be held at 10:00
a.m., Eastern Time, on Wednesday, October 29.
The conference call will also be available simultaneously, in a
listen-only format, via webcast. To access the webcast, investors should go to
http://www.manitowoc.com at least 15 minutes prior to the event. Follow the
instructions provided to ensure that the necessary audio applications are
downloaded and installed. These programs can be obtained at no charge to the
user. In addition, an archived version of the third-quarter 2008 conference
call will also be posted on the company's Web site for all investors.
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.
SOURCE Manitowoc Company, Inc.

Steven C. Khail, Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications of
The Manitowoc Company, Inc., +1-920-652-1713