Veri-Tek International Corp. Signs Agreement With Leading Russian Distributor
May 08 2008 - 9:02AM
PR Newswire (US)
Agreement Underscores Veri-Tek's Commitment to Expansion into Key
Global Growth Markets BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., May 8
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC),
a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom
truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented
vehicles, today announced that its Manitex subsidiary has signed an
agreement with Dostavka-Service Corp. Ltd. ("DSC"), a Russian
distributor with retail sales and crane rental fleets headquartered
in Moscow, to distribute its 50- and 30-ton Manitex boom trucks
beginning in July 2008. Scott Rolston, General Manager of
Veri-Tek's Manitex subsidiary, commented, "We believe the Russian
market opportunity for this class of machines exceeds that of the
United States. Additionally, this market is growing at a
double-digit rate while the North American market continues to lag.
Upon Russian crane certification, which is expected in June, we
expect initial deliveries of Manitex S-series 3002, 4002, 5002 (30
to 50 ton) as early as July 2008." Andrew Rooke, President and
Chief Operating Officer of Veri-Tek added, "We believe that
Russia's growing economy will continue to spur demand for
infrastructure development. The introduction of our high quality
and competitively priced capital equipment offers excellent value
to DSC's customers. This milestone agreement enables us to
participate in the Russian economic boom and contribute to
financial performance during this year and beyond. In addition to
the infrastructure build now taking place in Russia, it is a region
with substantial natural resources. Consequently, high commodity
prices should continue to benefit mining, energy development and
construction subsectors. This new agreement marks the second
international distribution agreement we have signed this year as we
pursue our objective of extending our geographic market and
reducing our dependence on North America." About Veri-Tek
International, Corp. Veri-Tek International, Corp. is a leading
provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck
cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented
vehicles. Our Manitex subsidiary manufactures and markets 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. Forward-Looking
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Company Contact Veri-Tek International, Corp. Hayden Communications
David Langevin Peter Seltzberg or Brett Maas Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer Investor Relations (708) 237-2060 (646) 415-8972
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