Manitex International, Inc. Announces the Addition of Giuffre Brothers To North American Dealer Network for Manitex PM Cranes...

Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading international provider of cranes and specialized industrial equipment, today announced the expansion of its articulating crane distribution network with the appointment of Giuffre Brothers as a distributor for the state of Wisconsin.  Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Giuffre Brothers has a been a distributor of Manitex straight-mast cranes for over a decade.

Effective immediately, Giuffre Brothers joins the growing network of industrial equipment dealers supporting Manitex articulating crane products. Giuffre Brothers, with more than 50 years of crane sales and service experience, is trusted by clients to supply high-quality cranes for sales, service and rental with innovative product lines that enhance the way that job sites operate.

Dominic Giuffre, owner of Giuffre Brothers, commented, “We at Giuffre Brothers are pleased to add the Manitex articulating cranes to our diverse selection of equipment.”

Samuel Rooke, Product Manager at Manitex PM, added, “We’re pleased to expand our business with Giuffre Brothers into the articulating crane space. Giuffre Brothers has a long history of commitment to providing quality equipment, service, and technical support with Manitex straight-mast boom trucks and we are excited about the opportunity to help them service their customers with our Manitex PM articulating crane products as well.”

About Manitex International, Inc.

Manitex International, Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of highly engineered mobile cranes (truck mounted straight-mast and knuckle boom cranes, industrial cranes, rough terrain cranes, and railroad cranes), truck-mounted aerial work platforms and specialized industrial equipment. Our products, which are manufactured in facilities located in the USA and Europe, are targeted to selected niche markets where their unique designs and engineering excellence fill the needs of our customers and provide a competitive advantage.  We have consistently added to our portfolio of branded products and equipment both through internal development and focused acquisitions to diversify and expand our sales and profit base while remaining committed to our niche market strategy. Our brands include Manitex, PM, Oil & Steel, Badger, Sabre, and Valla.  The company also has a minority ownership in ASV Holdings, Inc. which manufactures and sells a line of high-quality compact track and skid steer loaders.

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