News Release

March 30, 2007

Hardin named VP Manitowoc Crane CARE Americas

David Hardin has been promoted to vice president of Manitowoc Crane CARE for the Americas.

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David Hardin has been promoted to vice president of Manitowoc Crane CARE for the Americas. The promotion follows a successful year as general manager of Manitowoc Crane CARE's remanufacture, rebuild, repair, and exchange operation – EnCORE.

In his new role, Hardin provides planning, direction and management for all Manitowoc Crane CARE teams in North and South America. He will further develop the parts and service operations, rapid response teams, and contact centers. He also oversees the training and technical support efforts for the Americas. Hardin will relocate to the Manitowoc Crane CARE facility in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania.

For the last year, Hardin has worked from the Manitowoc Crane CARE remanufacturing facility in Bauxite, Arkansas. Here he oversaw operations including lattice and mobile hydraulic crane rebuilds, component repair, reconditioning programs and exchange activities.

In his new position Hardin reports directly to Larry Weyers, executive vice president of Manitowoc Crane CARE. Weyers paid tribute to Hardin's excellent contribution over the past 12 months.

"David has been an integral part of Manitowoc Crane CARE's growing organization," he said. "Now we are looking to build on that foundation, as we move ahead with new, challenging, and innovative customer support programs."

Prior to joining MCG, Hardin held a variety of general management and senior financial positions at Komatsu America and Cummins Engine. He also taught at the University of Kentucky, Gatton School of Business and Midway College in Midway, Kentucky. He holds a degree in political science, and an MBA in finance, both from Ohio State University.

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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