MANITOWOC, Wis., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Manitowoc Company, Inc. today announced that it will participate in the Merrill Lynch Growth Industrials Conference, which will be held at Merrill Lynch's headquarters (250 Vesey Street) in New York City on December 13, 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 strategies and growth initiatives on Thursday, December 13, at 1:00 pm, Eastern time.
A live 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 investor relations section of the Manitowoc website 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation to download and install any necessary audio software.
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.