Manitowoc Company Schedules Third-Quarter 2007 Earnings Announcement and Conference Call

MANITOWOC, Wis., Oct. 22, 2007 -- The Manitowoc Company, Inc. will release its third-quarter 2007 financial results on Wednesday, October 31, after the market closes. The third-quarter results will also be discussed by Manitowoc's management team during a live conference call for security analysts and institutional investors which will be held at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, November 1.

The conference call will also be available simultaneously, in a listen-only format, via webcast. To access the webcast, investors should go to http://www.manitowoc.com/ at least 15 minutes prior to the event. Follow the instructions provided to ensure that the necessary audio applications are downloaded and installed. These programs can be obtained at no charge to the user. In addition, an archived version of the third-quarter 2007 conference call will also be posted on the company's Web site for all investors.

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 in 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.