News Release

June 15, 2006

Ted Thomas named director of customer service at Manitowoc Crane CARE in the Americas

Ted Thomas, director of customer service for Crane CARE, Americas.
Theodore (Ted) Thomas has joined Manitowoc Crane CARE as director of customer service for Manitowoc cranes for the Americas region. He reports to Scott Alexander, vice president of Manitowoc Crane CARE Americas. As part of the customer service management team, Thomas is responsible for directing all customer support activities for the Manitowoc lattice-boom product line. Ted is based at the Manitowoc Crane CARE call center in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, US.
Scott Alexander said Thomas’s experience was crucial to his appointment. “We consider this position to be a vital one in our continuing drive to lead the way in customer service for the lifting industry,” said Alexander. “We extended our search over a broad area to ensure we hired the very best the customer service industry has to offer. Naturally, we are delighted to have secured the services of someone as experienced as Ted. He is an excellent addition to our team.” Thomas has a solid background in aftermarket operations and product management. Prior to his appointment at MCG, he held a variety of senior positions at Metso Minerals including that of vice president of the company’s aftermarket operations across North and Central America. He has also served in a variety of other engineering roles with Metso. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in mining engineering from Michigan Technological University and is a registered professional engineer. 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 for 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 U.S. maritime industry. # # # For More Information Contact:
John Bittner
Manitowoc Crane CARE
(717) 593-5930
john.bittner@cranecare.com
Leslie Shalabi
SE10 Creative
(414) 221-9407
shalabi@se10.com

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 for 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 U.S. maritime industry.

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