The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) today announced that it will participate in the Lehman Brothers High-Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference, which will be held at the Fairmont Princess Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 26 - 28, 2007. Carl Laurino, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Steve Khail, director of investor relations and corporate communications, are scheduled to present an update on the company's strategy and growth initiatives on Tuesday, March 27, at 1:50 p.m., Eastern time.

A live audio webcast of Manitowoc's presentation will be available through the company's website at http://www.manitowoc.com . To access the webcast, investors should go to the company's website 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

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.