Follow-on International Orders for Tadano PM Knuckle Boom Cranes
Record Sales Growth at O&S Germany
BRIDGEVIEW, IL / ACCESSWIRE / December 23, 2019 / Manitex International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading international provider of cranes and specialized industrial equipment, today announced that it has received orders for thirteen knuckle boom cranes from international dealerships valued at roughly $US 500,000. The order represents an important milestone, of follow-on business through its strategic partner Tadano, and their global dealership network. These units will be shipped to several countries in Asia and branded as PM-Tadano products. Initial production and deliveries are slated for first quarter 2020.
Oil and Steel Deutschland, an independent division of Bauscher Gmbh, serving both the retail sales and equipment rental markets in Germany, has been named Dealer of the Year by Oil and Steel Italy. Revenues of O&S Aerials for 2019 increased by15% in Germany, over last year, and now have an installed basein Germany, with over 400 machines.
Steve Filipov, CEO of Manitex International commented, "We are working as closely as ever with Tadano, our strategic partner, to broaden our distribution network in Asia, for our PM knuckle boom cranes, which until now, was a gap in their product offering throughout their global distribution network. We expect to see additional orders from both of these international customers in 2020 and beyond. Most importantly, this is a testament to the excellent quality and reliability of our products in these very demanding markets."
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About Manitex International, Inc.
Manitex International, Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of highly engineered mobile cranes (truck mounted straight-mast and knuckle boom cranes, industrial cranes, rough terrain cranes, and railroad cranes), truck-mounted aerial work platforms and specialized industrial equipment. Our products, which are manufactured in facilities located in the USA and Europe, are targeted to selected niche markets where their unique designs and engineering excellence fill the needs of our customers and provide a competitive advantage. We have consistently added to our portfolio of branded products and equipment both through internal development and focused acquisitions to diversify and expand our sales and profit base while remaining committed to our niche market strategy. Our brands include Manitex, PM, Oil & Steel, Badger, Sabre, Valla, MAC, and PM-Tadano.
Contact:
Manitex International, Inc.
Steve Filipov
Chief Executive Officer
(708) 237-2054
sfilipov@manitexinternational.com
Darrow Associates, Inc.
Peter Seltzberg, Managing Director
Investor Relations
(516) 419-9915
pseltzberg@darrowir.com
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