Manitex International, Inc. Will Report 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results on August 13, 2009

Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 P.M. ET

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., Aug. 7 -- Manitex International, Inc. , a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2009 second quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.

Anyone interested in participating should call 877-941-8631 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9820 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until August 20, 2009, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 4134542 to access the replay.

The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at the Company's corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com.

About Manitex International, Inc.

Manitex International, Corp. is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles. Our Manitex subsidiary manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of boom trucks and sign cranes. Our boom trucks and crane products are primarily used in industrial projects, energy exploration and infrastructure development, including roads, bridges, and commercial construction. The Manitex Liftking subsidiary, which includes the Noble forklift product line, manufactures and 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. In July 2009, we acquired through a stock purchase, Badger Equipment Company, a Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer of specialized rough terrain cranes and material handling products.

Forward-Looking Statement

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  Company Contact

  Manitex International, Inc.             Hayden IR
  David Langevin                          Peter Seltzberg
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer    Investor Relations
  (708) 237-2060                          212-946-2849
  djlangevin@manitexinternational.com     peter@haydenir.com