Badger Equipment Co./Manitex International, Inc.

At Manitex, an innovative environment leads to an every-increasing variety of reliable, high-capacity lifting equipment, aerial platforms and articulating cranes (Knuckle Booms). Manitex innovations redefine and expand the “market accepted” capabilities of lifting equipment mounted on a commercially available chassis. The Manitex family includes Manitex Boom Trucks and Aerial Work Platforms. All models provide high-value lifting solutions for general contractors, sign erectors, roofers, crane rental operations, specialty services and precast services. In July 2006, Manitex joined Manitex International, Inc. which specializes in engineered lifting equipment. Manitex International, Inc. is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under ticker symbol “MNTX” and further information can be accessed at www.manitexinternational.com