News Release

April 9, 2007

New appointments to MCG management team

Manitowoc Crane Group has announced the appointments of two senior posts - John Wheeler is named to a new global operations executive vice president role and Larry Weyers, currently head of Manitowoc Crane CARE, will succeed John as executive vice president in charge of the Americas region. The appointments are effective July 1, 2007.

Reporting to Glen Tellock, president of Manitowoc Crane Group, John Wheeler will serve as executive vice president in charge of global operational excellence. John will ensure the execution of strategic and tactical operations efforts across all product lines on a global basis.

Larry Weyers assumes responsibility for providing overall direction and leadership Manitowoc Crane Group's Americas region, as its new executive vice president. Both John and Larry will continue to report to Glen Tellock, president of Manitowoc Crane Group.

Tellock said the appointments will benefit MCG's customers.

"Both John and Larry have proven their strength as an integral part of our leadership team,"Tellock said. "Their global vision and extensive industry knowledge allow us to provide continued customer focus and the best products in the lifting industry."

John and Larry have served in their current roles as executive vice presidents since 2003. Over the next three months, John and Larry will work closely on the transition of duties for the Americas region. The successor for Larry as head of Crane CARE has not been named.

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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