Veri-Tek International, Corp. to Host First Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., May 14, 2007 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") today announced plans to host a conference call to discuss its operating results on May 17, 2007 at 4:00 PM CDT. The dial-in numbers for the call are 877-531-2987 (United States) or 612-332-0637 (International).

About Veri-Tek International, Corp.

Veri-Tek is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles. Our Manitex subsidiary markets a comprehensive line of boom trucks and sign cranes. Our boom trucks and crane products are primarily used for industrial projects, energy exploration and infrastructure development, including roads, bridges and commercial construction. The Manitex Liftking subsidiary sells 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. Manitex Liftking's rough terrain forklifts are used in both commercial and military applications.

On March 29, 2007, our Board of Directors approved a plan to sell our Testing & Assembly Equipment segment in order to focus management's attention and financial resources on our Lifting Equipment segment.

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