Exhibit 99.1

Manitex International, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

And Restated Prior Period Results

Bridgeview, IL, March 28, 2018 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading international provider of truck and knuckle boom cranes, today announced Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 results. Net revenues for the fourth quarter were $64.5 million, compared to $41.1 million in the prior year’s period, and net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex of $(0.6) million, or $(0.04) per share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex of $(6.0) million, or $(0.37) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2016. Adjusted net income* from continuing operations in the fourth quarter 2017 was $0.9 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to adjusted net loss of $(1.7) million, or $(0.10) per share, for the fourth quarter of 2016.

For the full year 2017, Manitex reported net revenues of $213.1 million and net loss from continuing operations of ($7.1) million, or ($0.43) per share, compared with net revenues of $173.2 million and net loss from continuing operations of ($23.2) million, or ($1.44) per share for the full year 2016. Adjusted net income* from continuing operations for the full year 2017 was $3.3 million or $0.20 per share, compared to adjusted net loss of $(8.9) million, or $(0.55) per share, in 2016.

All references in this release to financial results of periods ending prior to the third quarter of 2017 reflect such results as restated pursuant to the previously announced restatement of such periods. Manitex plans to file amended reports with the SEC covering all periods affected by the restatement, as well as its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 on March 30, 2018, and its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 by April 6, 2018.

Highlights:

* Adjusted Numbers are discussed in greater detail under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Items” at the end of this release.

Subsequent to the end of the Fourth Quarter:

David Langevin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Manitex commented, “While our restatement created a distraction concerning our 2017 financials, operationally we saw solid improvements throughout the year. Sales are up substantially in 2017 as well as adjusted operating income, EBITDA and earning per share. Equally important was our reduction in outstanding debt year-over-year, along with the substantial strengthening in the strategic direction of the Company to a point where we believe that we are now one of the premier mobile crane companies in the world. Given the 40% increase in our backlog since December 31, 2017, we believe we will see a steady continuation of improving metrics as we move through 2018. Our goals for 2018 are for us to simply execute on the business levels which we see developing, increase our EBITDA percentages to a level that is much closer to our stated goal of 10%, use our cash flow to continue to reduce debt and potentially further prune nonstrategic assets”.

Steve Kiefer, President and Chief Operating Officer of Manitex stated, “During the fourth-quarter of 2017, we saw an increase in orders and market share for our key product categories, and welcomed eight new dealer locations to the PM North American dealer network. The recovery of the straight mast crane market has strengthened during the first quarter of 2018, with industry orders approaching levels last observed during the 2012 – 2015 timeframe. Looking forward, strong market demand for our products, the build-out of the PM dealer network in North America, and solid customer acceptance of our new products position the Company well for improved revenue and profitability in 2018 and beyond.”

Other Matters:

As previously disclosed, the Company has received an informal inquiry from the SEC requesting certain information in connection with the Company’s previously announced restatement of prior financial statements and is continuing to comply with such request.

Conference Call:

Management will host a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Time today to discuss the results with the investment community. Anyone interested in participating in the call should dial 800-239-9838 if calling within the United States or 323-794-2551 if calling internationally. A replay will be available until April 4, 2018 which can be accessed by dialing 844-512-2921 if calling within the United States, or 412-317-6671 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 3589927 to access the replay. The call will additionally be broadcast live and archived for 90 days over the internet with accompanying slides, accessible at the investor relations portion of the Company’s corporate website, www.manitexinternational.com/eventspresentations.aspx.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Items

Results of operations reflect continuing operations. All per share amounts are on a fully diluted basis. In this press release, Manitex refers to various non-GAAP (U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) financial measures which management believes provides useful information to investors. These non-GAAP measures, as defined by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures being disclosed by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net earnings, operating income and other consolidated earnings data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as a measure of our profitability. A reconciliation of Adjusted GAAP financial measures for the three month periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2017 is included with this press release below and with the Company’s related Form 8-K.

Management of Manitex uses both GAAP and non–GAAP financial measures to evaluate operating performance, to establish internal budgets and targets, and to compare the Company’s financial performance against such budgets and targets. While adjusted financial measures are not intended to replace any presentation included in our consolidated financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be considered an alternative to operating performance or an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity, we believe these measures are useful to investors in assessing our operating results, capital expenditure and working capital requirements and the ongoing performance of its underlying businesses. The amounts described below are unaudited, are reported in thousands of U.S. dollars, and are as of, or for the twelve and three month period ended December 31, 2017, unless otherwise indicated.

About Manitex International, Inc.

Manitex International, Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of highly engineered specialized equipment including boom truck, truck and knuckle boom cranes. Our products, which are manufactured in facilities located in the USA and Italy, 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, O&S, Badger, Sabre, and Valla.

Forward-Looking Statements

Safe Harbor Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature which express the beliefs and expectations of management including statements regarding the Company’s expected results of operations or liquidity; statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance; and statements of management’s goals and objectives and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “we believe,” “we intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions. Such statements are based on current plans, estimates and expectations and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company’s future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors and additional information are discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and statements in this release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Although we believe that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we cannot guarantee future results. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

Because the Company is not now current in its required public filings, the holders of its Convertible Notes may have a right to declare a default under the note purchase documents. The Company is in the process of obtaining a waiver, and has been advised that the note holders are agreeable to executing such a waiver.

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands)    

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders of Manitex International to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) From continuing Operations Attributable to Shareholders of Manitex International (in thousands)

Foreign Exchange, Inventory Reserves, Restructuring and Restricted Stock Expenses

Backlog from Continuing Operations

Backlog is defined as purchase orders that have been received by the Company. The disclosure of backlog aids in the analysis the Company’s customers’ demand for product, as well as the ability of the Company to meet that demand. Backlog is not necessarily indicative of sales to be recognized in a specified future period.

Net Debt is calculated using the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet amounts for current and long term portion of long term debt, capital lease obligations, notes payable, convertible notes and revolving credit facilities minus cash.