Manitex International, Inc. Announces New Orders for Fleet of Valla Electric Cranes With Initial Value of Approximately $2.5 Million

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Manitex International (NASDAQ:MNTX) has secured a contract valued at $2.5 million from Collé Rental & Sales for Valla electric cranes, marking the largest single Valla order in its 75-year history. The order includes over 30 cranes, featuring electric, zero-emissions models, and will enhance Collé's rental fleet. Collé also has the option to purchase an additional $1.9 million worth of cranes in 2021. This partnership highlights Manitex's focus on sustainable industrial equipment.

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• Secured a $2.5 million contract with Collé Rental & Sales for Valla electric cranes.
• Largest single Valla order in the company's 75-year history.
• Increased demand for electric, zero-emissions cranes aligns with market trends.
• Potential for additional $1.9 million in purchases in 2021.

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BRIDGEVIEW, IL / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2020 / Manitex International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading international provider of cranes and specialized industrial equipment, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Collè Rental & Sales, of Sittard, Netherlands, for Valla electric cranes, valued at approximately $2.5 Million.

The new order represents the largest single Valla order in the company's 75-year history. The initial order is for more than 30 cranes that will join Collè's rental fleet in the second half of 2020, and includes a number of the company's electric, zero-emissions models, the Valla V80R, V110R, V36 R and V200R. The order additionally provides the customer with the option to purchase approximately $1.9 Million of new Valla cranes in 2021.

Steve Filipov, Chief Executive Officer of Manitex International, Inc., commented, "The Valla crane platform offers an exceptional rental product with a full range of industrial cranes from 2 to 90 tons, in electric, diesel, hybrid, wheeled and tracked, with fixed or swing boom configurations. The zero-emissions feature is becoming increasingly important in the global marketplace for industrial equipment, and we are very glad to see customers taking notice of our unique Manitex Valla offerings. We believe Manitex Valla has the potential to be a high growth area for us going forward, and we look forward to a long-term relationship with Collè."

Collè, for more than 120 years, has served a global base of customers, with a fleet of more than 15,000 machines, throughout the construction, excavation, cleaning, internal transport, gardens & parks and events end-markets. Collè, with over ten locations throughout Europe, in The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, will be the General Importer for Valla cranes in the Benelux.

"We believe that market demand for industrial electric pick & carry cranes will remain strong in the years to come, and our partnership with Manitex Valla will enable us to provide a product line that is well-known throughout our customer base as a name of quality and reliability in the zero-emission crane market," commented Frits Collè, General Manager, of Collè Rental and Sales B.V. "We are very close to our customers' needs and to the increasing demand of electric equipment. Manitex Valla represents one of the several investments we are making to offer our customer lifting solutions which are productive, safe and simultaneously help them reduce their carbon footprints and achieve their environmental and sustainability objectives."

About Manitex International, Inc.

Manitex International, Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of highly engineered mobile cranes (truck mounted straightmast 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, MAC, PM-Tadano, Oil & Steel, Badger and Valla.

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Contact:

Manitex International, Inc.
Steve Filipov
Chief Executive Officer
(708) 237-2054
sfilipov@manitex.com

Darrow Associates, Inc.
Peter Seltzberg, Managing Director
Investor Relations
(516) 419-9915
pseltzberg@darrowir.com

SOURCE: Manitex International, Inc.

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FAQ

What is the value of Manitex's new contract with Collé Rental & Sales?

The contract is valued at approximately $2.5 million.

How many Valla electric cranes has Manitex sold to Collé Rental & Sales?

Manitex has sold more than 30 Valla electric cranes.

What is the significance of the contract for Manitex International?

It represents the largest single Valla order in Manitex's 75-year history.

What additional option did Collé Rental & Sales get for 2021?

Collé has the option to purchase an additional $1.9 million worth of new Valla cranes in 2021.

What market trend do the new Valla cranes address?

The new cranes cater to the growing demand for electric, zero-emissions industrial equipment.