Manitex International, Inc. Will Report 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results on August 7, 2008

Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 PM ET

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., July 29 -- 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 2008 second quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, August 7, 2008. 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 800-762-8932 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9031 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until August 14, 2008, 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 3906851 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 http://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.