News Release

04 Aug 2006

Anthony Lazenby joins MCG Asia-Pacific

Anthony Lazenby has joined Manitowoc Crane Group’s Asia-Pacific regional office in Sydney, Australia, as sales manager for the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Lazenby reports to David Hull, managing director of MCG Australia. In his new position, he will be responsible for the sales and marketing of all Manitowoc Crane Group products in eastern Australia.

David Hull said he was pleased to welcome Lazenby to his team. “Anthony is a familiar face to us at MCG,” he said. “We’ve been impressed with his technical knowledge of the Grove product, and his sheer enthusiasm for MCG cranes makes him a valuable asset to our sales and marketing department.”

Prior to joining Manitowoc Crane Group, Lazenby held a variety of sales and management positions with Grove dealer Western Australia Truck and Machinery (WATM), based in Perth, Western Australia. During his tenure with WATM, Lazenby worked his way up to assistant general manager, having previously acted as crane sales and business development manager.

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 for 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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