MANITOWOC, Wis., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Manitowoc Company,
Inc. (NYSE: MTW) today announced that it will participate in the 38th Annual
Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference, which will be held at the Four Seasons
Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, on November 11 and 12, 2008. Glen E. Tellock,
president and chief executive officer, and Carl J. Laurino, senior vice
president and chief financial officer, will present an update on the company's
strategies, growth initiatives, and financial performance on Wednesday,
November 12th at 1:20 p.m., CST.
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available through the
company's website at http://www.manitowoc.com. To access the webcast,
investors should go to the Manitowoc website 15 minutes prior to the start of
the presentation to download and install any necessary audio software for this
event.
About The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is a diversified, multi-industry, capital
goods manufacturer with 104 manufacturing and service facilities in 27
countries. It is recognized as 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. Manitowoc
also is one of the world's leading innovators and manufacturers of commercial
foodservice equipment serving the ice, beverage, refrigeration, food prep, and
cooking needs of restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, healthcare, and
institutional applications. 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 The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
