Backlog Has Surpassed $80 Million, led by New Bookings at PM Group
BRIDGEVIEW, IL / ACCESSWIRE / February 11, 2021 / Manitex International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTX), a leading international provider of cranes and specialized industrial equipment, today announced continued recovery in orders. Management currently anticipates a reported backlog of $68.0 million for the period ended December 31, 2020, representing 34.7% growth from $50.5 million as of September 30, 2020. The company's consolidated backlog of approximately $82.0 million, as of January 31, 2021 is at its highest level in over three years.
This recovery in the backlog has been driven primarily by the company's articulated crane and aerials products at PM Group, which has experienced a consistent increase in orders since COVID-19 related shutdowns in the first half of 2020. As of January 31, 2021, PM's backlog of $46.0 million represents growth of 100% since Q2 2019, and now represents 66% of Manitex International's consolidated backlog. In addition, strong bookings from Manitex straight-mast crane products contributed to a 23% growth in its backlog in January alone, and Valla, the company's electric crane group, has also seen a steady uptick in orders and its backlog and is currently at its highest level since being acquired by Manitex.
"Our strategy to focus on growth markets and streamline our businesses has resulted in a much stronger global organization," said Steve Filipov, Chief Executive at Manitex International. "We took decisive actions in the past 12 months to enable more meaningful participation in the growing global articulating crane market and reinforce our market-leadership position in straight mast cranes. While COVID-19 still presents risk to our business in 2021, our growing backlog is indicative that we can expect a good year of growth this year with higher revenues. Going forward, higher volume, and favorable product mix should also contribute to margin improvement and cash flow generation consistent with our long-term targets."
About Manitex International, Inc.
Manitex International, Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of highly engineered mobile cranes (truck mounted straightmast and knuckle boom cranes, industrial cranes, rough terrain cranes and railroad cranes), truck mounted aerial work platforms and specialized industrial equipment. Our products, which are manufactured in facilities located in the USA and Europe, 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, Oil & Steel, Badger, and Valla.
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Contact:
Manitex International, Inc.
Steve Filipov
Chief Executive Officer
(708) 237-2054
sfilipov@manitex.com
Darrow Associates, Inc.
Peter Seltzberg, Managing Director
Investor Relations
(516) 419-9915
pseltzberg@darrowir.com
SOURCE: Manitex International, Inc.
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