MANITOWOC, Wis. , Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) today announced that it will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Industrials CEOs Unplugged Conference at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, Calif. , on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 . Glen E. Tellock, Manitowoc's president and chief executive officer, will begin speaking at 9:15 a.m. Pacific time ( 12:15 p.m. Eastern time ).

A live audio webcast of Manitowoc's remarks will be available to all interested parties through the company's Web site at http://www.manitowoc.com. To access the webcast, investors should go to the company's Web site 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation. An audio replay will also be available following the presentation at the same link listed above.

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 US maritime industry.

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