Exhibit 99.1

Manitex International, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results

Bridgeview, IL, August 7, 2018 — Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading international provider of truck and knuckle boom cranes, today announced Second Quarter 2018 results. Net revenues for the second quarter were $63.9 million, compared to $52.1 million in the prior year’s period*, and net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex of $(1.0) million, or $(0.05) per share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex of $(1.5) million, or $(0.09) per share, in the second quarter of 2017*. Adjusted net income** from continuing operations in the second quarter 2018 was $1.9 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to adjusted net loss of $(1.0) million, or $(0.06) per share, for the second quarter of 2017*.

Highlights (versus prior year, unless otherwise noted):

“The results reported today continue to show steady improvement in our operations, with growth in sales, margins, and adjusted income. However, we believe, the most significant event which occurred in the second quarter was the $32.7 million investment in Manitex by Tadano Corporation,” commented David J. Langevin, Chief Executive Officer of Manitex.

“The Tadano investment has enabled us to reduce our net debt to approximately $51 million, which represents a $144 million reduction from its peak level just over three years ago. We believe we now have sufficient working capital position to execute our global growth plans and take advantage of opportunities that our new relationship with Tadano presents.”.

Steve Kiefer, President and Chief Operating Officer of Manitex stated, “In the quarter, we generated improved revenue and earnings reflecting strengthening global demand for our products and operational execution of our sales and manufacturing teams. Revenue of $63.9 million increased 23% versus the same period last year, and 13% versus the previous quarter. Our ongoing efforts to diligently manage near-term currency, inflation and supply chain challenges allowed us to maintain our gross margin compared to last quarter and increase by 140 basis points versus the same period last year. To offset supply chain inflation and continue gross profit expansion, we are currently executing the necessary cost reductions and operational improvements that we believe will allow us to achieve our near-term target of gross margin exceeding 20% and EBITDA margins of 10%.

We saw our core product lines well-positioned to allow us to take advantage of the overall strength within the industrial goods market during the quarter. As of the end of the June quarter, backlog for our European Group, primarily consisting of our PM global knuckleboom business, was up 133 percent compared to the same period last year. Going forward, we are confident that revenues contributed by PM will continue growing as a percentage of our total enterprise revenues, through ongoing dealer development and new product enhancements, as well as our important partnership with Tadano, particularly in Asia and the Middle East.

On the straight mast side, as we previously reported, we experienced a spike in order rate at the beginning of the year which has since moderated, and the total industry volume was approximately 800 units for the first half of the year, a healthy level, still below peak with potential to continue to go higher. 65% of our backlog is comprised of cranes with ratings of 30 tons and higher being driven by activity within the energy, utility, infrastructure and general rental segments.

Going forward, we remain focused on operational execution, revenue expansion, and new product development, and we are working hard to increase value for our customers, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders,” concluded Mr. Kiefer.

Other Matters:

As previously disclosed, the Company has received an inquiry from the SEC requesting certain information in connection with the Company’s recently completed 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 800-949-2175 if calling within the United States or 323-994-2132 if calling internationally. A replay will be available until August 14, 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 passcode1055909 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 uses to evaluate operating performance, to establish internal budgets and targets, and to compare the Company’s financial performance against such budgets and targets. These non-GAAP measures, as defined by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures being disclosed by other companies. 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, for three month period ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017, unless otherwise indicated. A reconciliation of Adjusted GAAP financial measures for the three month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 is included with this press release below and with the Company’s related Form 8-K.

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.

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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

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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, Restatement, Restructuring, Restricted Stock and other 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.