MANITOWOC, Wis., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Manitowoc Company, Inc. today announced that it will participate in the Bank of America 36th Annual Investment Conference, which will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, CA from September 18 through September 21, 2006. Terry D. Growcock, chairman and chief executive officer, and Carl J. Laurino, senior vice president and chief financial officer, are scheduled to present an update on Manitowoc's strategies and growth initiatives on Wednesday, September 20, at 10:30 am, Central time, (8:30 am, Pacific time).
A live audio webcast of Manitowoc's presentation and breakout session 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 maritime industry.