PRESS RELEASES

Tuesday December 30, 10:38 am ET
Company Continues to Position Product Lines for International Distribution And Expected US Infrastructure Build-out

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX - News), today announced the CE mark certification for its 40 and 50 ton boom truck cranes, opening the way for the distribution of these products into central and eastern Europe. At the same time, the Company announced availability of new value-added features that will be standard on its 50-ton taxi cranes that will provide easier setup and better load management for the sole operator. The jib-jack, offered as a standard value-added feature, will lower operation and overhead costs for equipment operators and rental fleets alike. Manitex has also added a "no-free-swing" option for the 50-ton product specifically designed for oil field service and power grid applications.

Wednesday November 5, 8:30 am ET
Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 PM ET
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX - News), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2008 third quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, November 13, 2008. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment
community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 800-762-8932 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9031 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until November 20, 2008, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling
internationally. Please use passcode 3938698 to access the replay.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at the company's corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com.

BRIDGEVIEW, Illinois – October 17, 2008 – Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX) (“Manitex” or the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a shareholder rights plan. The shareholder rights plan includes the declaration of a dividend of one preferred share purchase right on each outstanding share of the Company’s common stock. The issuance of the rights under the shareholder rights plan will be made on October 31, 2008 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 21, 2008.

Acquisition Accelerates Entry to International Distribution Channels and Adds Niche Line of Electric Forklifts

Bridgeview, IL, October 7, 2008 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that it has acquired the assets of Crane and Machinery, Inc. (Crane), and Schaeff, Inc, (Schaeff) for $3.7 million, consisting of $1.0 million in stock and assumption of $2.7 million in debt. Crane and Schaeff, formerly private companies owned by GT Distribution, had combined 2007 revenues of $21 million.

Net Income From Continuing Operations Increases 44%
Strong Performance By Manitex Drives Crane Backlog 22% Higher
Recently Signed International Distribution Agreements To Enable Global Growth Market Penetration
Management Anticipates Full Year 2008 EPS of $0.30-$0.40 on Revenues of $100 MM - $110 MM

Bridgeview, IL, August 7, 2008 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008.

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., July 29, 2008 – Manitex International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2008 second quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, August 7, 2008. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 800-762-8932 if calling within the United States or 480-629-9031 if calling internationally. A re-play will be available until August 14, 2008, which can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 if calling within the United States or 303-590-3030 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 3906851 to access the replay.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at the company’s corporate website at www.manitexinternational.com.

BRIDGEVIEW, IL. July 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manitex International, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MNTX) announced today that effective June 30, 2008 it has amended their various credit facilities with Comerica Bank. These amendments increase borrowing availability under certain of our credit lines, extend the maturity date on the revolving credit facilities and term loan, and provide additional borrowing flexibility, as described in greater detail below.

BRIDGEVIEW, Illinois – May 28, 2008 – Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX) (“Manitex” or the “Company”) announced that it began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “MNTX” today. Most recently, Manitex’s common stock traded on the American Stock Exchange under the Company’s former name, Veri-Tek International, Corp., and under the symbol “VCC.” The Company’s name was changed from Veri-Tek International, Corp. to Manitex International, Inc. contemporaneous with the transfer of the listing of the Company’s common stock from the American Stock Exchange to the NASDAQ Capital Market.

“We anticipate that our move to the NASDAQ will enhance our visibility within the investment community and provide additional liquidity in the capital markets for our common stock,” said David Langevin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Bridgeview, Illinois – May 13, 2008 – Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX: VCC) (“Veri- Tek” or the “Company”) announced today that it has received notification from The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC® that Veri-Tek’s common stock is approved for listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market. Veri-Tek’s Board of Directors has approved the decision to change the listing of Veri-Tek’s common stock from The American Stock Exchange to The NASDAQ Capital Market. In addition, Veri-Tek’s shareholders recently approved changing the company’s name to Manitex International, Inc. Veri-Tek expects to effect the name change prior to its listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market. Veri-Tek currently is going through the required regulatory processes associated with the move to The NASDAQ Capital Market and expects its common stock to begin trading on NASDAQ under the symbol “MNTX” on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Veri-Tek’s common stock will continue to trade on The American Stock Exchange under its current symbol, “VCC,” until such date.

Bridgeview, IL, May 13, 2008 — Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

Bridgeview, IL, May 8, 2008 — Veri-Tek International Corp. (AMEX:VCC), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that its Manitex subsidiary has signed an agreement with Dostavka-Service Corp. Ltd. (“DSC”), a Russian distributor with retail sales and crane rental fleets headquartered in Moscow, to distribute its 50- and 30-ton Manitex boom trucks beginning in July 2008.

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., May 5, 2008 -- /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (Amex:VCC - News), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its first quarter 2008 financial results after market close on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.

Bridgeview, IL, April 29, 2008 — Veri-Tek International Corp. (AMEX:VCC), today announced that its Manitex subsidiary has reached agreement with a well established heavy equipment distributor in the Middle East, thus, launching Veri-Tek’s strategic entrance into international growth markets.

Bridgeview, IL, March 27, 2008 — Veri-Tek International Corp. (AMEX:VCC), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007.

Bridgeview, IL, March 25, 2008 — Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX: VCC), a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, today announced that select models within the company’s Manitex product line would join the Manitex Liftking and Noble product lines as part of The Cat Rental Stores Allied Vendor Program, in Europe, North and South America.

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., March 20, 2008 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (Amex: VCC), announced today that management will announce its 2007 fourth quarter and year end financial results after market close on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.

Bridgeview, IL, February 12, 2008 — Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), today announced that David Langevin, the Company’s chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Roth Capital Partners’ 20th Annual Growth Stock Conference.

Bridgeview, IL, November 14, 2007 — Veri-Tek International Corp. (AMEX:VCC), today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.

Bridgeview, IL, December 6, 2007 — Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Stephen R. Light and Stephen J. Tober as Directors of the Company, effective December 5, 2007.

Bridgeview, IL, October  29 th , 2007  – Veri-Tek  International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), reported  today  that  its  Manitex  subsidiary’s  new  products  received  a  strong  reception  at  the  recent  ICUEE  tradeshow  in  Louisville, Kentucky.

Bridgeview, IL, August 31, 2007
Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), announced today that it has accepted an invitation to present at the Roth Capital Partners 2007. David Langevin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Veri-Tek will provide investors with an overview of the company’s business opportunity and strategy for growth.

BRIDGEVIEW, IL. August 30, 2007
Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX: VCC) (“Veri-Tek” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional investors pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue 1.5 million shares of common stock at $6.00 per share, resulting in $9.0 million in gross proceeds to the Company.

Bridgeview, IL, August 28, 2007
Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC), announced today that its Manitex subsidiary has received an order for 18 of its 5096S 50 Ton Boom Trucks.

Bridgeview, IL, August 14, 2007 — Veri-Tek International Corp. (AMEX:VCC), today announced financial results for the second quarter and first six months period ending June 30, 2007.

Bridgeview, IL, August 7, 2007 — Veri-Tek International Corp. (AMEX:VCC), announced today that management will announce its second quarter 2007 financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Management will then host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results with the investment community.

BRIDGEVIEW, IL, August 1, 2007 Veri-Tek International, Corp. (Amex: VCC News), announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Noble Rough-Terrain Forklift business from GT Distribution, effective July 31, 2007.

Bridgeview, IL. May 16, 2007 – Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX: VCC) (“Veri-Tek” or the “Company”) today announced net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2007 of approximately $0.1 million, or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of ($0.04) million, or ($0.01) per share, for the restated1 first quarter of 2006. This also compares to a pro forma2 net loss of ($0.7) million or ($0.15) per share for the first quarter of 2006.

BRIDGEVIEW, IL. May 14, 2007—Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX: VCC) (“Veri-Tek” or the “Company”) today announced plans to host a conference call to discuss its operating results on May 17, 2007 at 4:00 PM CDT. The dial-in numbers for the call are 877-531-2987 (United States) or 612-332-0637 (International).

BRIDGEVIEW, IL. May 7, 2007—Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX: VCC) (“Veri-Tek” or the “Company”) today announced that its Lifting Equipment segment had successfully completed field trials and customer acceptance tests of its market leading 50 ton Boom truck, and will make the first shipments to customers in May.

Bridgeview, IL. April 13, 2007 – Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX: VCC) (“Veri-Tek” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed its 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

BRIDGEVIEW, IL. April 3, 2007—Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX: VCC) (“Veri-Tek” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed a Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), because it is unable to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, without unreasonable effort or expense.