Manitex International, Inc. Common Stock Began Trading on NASDAQ Capital Market Today

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., May 28, 2008 -- Manitex International, Inc. ("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.

About Manitex International, Inc.

Manitex International, Inc. is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom trucks, cranes, rough terrain forklifts, and special mission oriented vehicles. Through our subsidiaries, we manufacture and market a comprehensive line of boom trucks and sign cranes. Our boom trucks and crane products are primarily used in industrial projects, energy exploration and infrastructure development, including roads, bridges, and commercial construction. The Manitex Liftking subsidiary, which includes the Noble forklift product line, manufactures and sells a complete line of rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, as well as other specialized carriers, heavy material handling transporters and steel mill equipment. Manitex Liftking's rough terrain forklifts are used in both commercial and military applications.