Veri-Tek International, Corp. to Host Conference Call to Discuss Lifting Equipment Segment Outlook for 2007

WIXOM, Mich., Jan. 10, 2007 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") plans to announce its anticipated 2007 sales for its lifting equipment segment, comprised of Manitex, Inc. and the recently acquired Manitex Liftking, ULC, after the close of the stock market on January 16, 2007. You are invited to listen to the Conference Call at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on that date.

The dial in numbers for the call are (888) 459-5609 Toll Free or (973) 321-1024 Local.

A digital replay of this Conference Call will be available from 7:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on January 17, 2007 by dialing (877) 519-4471 Toll Free or (973) 341-3080 Local.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Safe Harbor Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature which express the beliefs and expectations of management. These forward-looking statements include statements relating to the acquisition of Lifting and expected benefits. Such statements are based on current plans, estimates and expectations and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some, but not all of the risks, our ability to successfully integrate the Lifting acquisition; the risk that we may not realize the expected benefits of the Lifting acquisition, as well as other factors, uncertainties, challenges, and risks detailed in Veri-Tek's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Although we believe that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we cannot guarantee future results. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly of revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

ABOUT VERI-TEK INTERNATIONAL, CORP.

Founded in 1993, Veri-Tek designs, develops and builds specialty equipment for the automotive and heavy equipment industries utilizing patented and patent pending technology that identifies product defects and production problems early in our customers' manufacturing process. Through its Manitex, Inc. and Manitex Liftking, ULC. subsidiaries, Veri-Tek is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions in North America. Based in Georgetown, Texas, Manitex designs, manufacturers, and markets a comprehensive line of boom trucks and sign cranes. Manitex's boom trucks and crane products are primarily used for industrial projects and infrastructure development, including, road bridges and commercial construction. Based in Woodbridge (Toronto), Ontario, Manitex Liftking manufactures a complete line of rough terrain forklifts and

special mission oriented vehicles, as well as other specialized carriers, heavy material handling transporters and steel mill equipment.