Manitex International Appoints Shinichi Iimura to Board of Directors
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - Manitex International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTX), a leading international provider of truck cranes, specialized industrial equipment, and construction equipment rental solutions, announced the appointment of Shinichi Iimura to its Board of Directors, effective January 30, 2024. Iimura will be succeeding Takashi Kiso, who has served as a director since January 30, 2023.
Manitex International has been focused on strengthening its leadership team with the addition of Shinichi Iimura as a new member of the Board of Directors. The Company aims to benefit from Iimura’s vast expertise and industry knowledge to drive growth and enhance its position in the infrastructure and construction markets.
Iimura comes with an impressive track record in the capital goods sector and is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the company. His experience and insights are believed to be instrumental in propelling Manitex International’s strategic initiatives forward. With this appointment, the Board of Directors is poised to steer the company towards greater success.
Manitex International has been making significant strides in its financial performance. In the third quarter of 2023, the company achieved a return on average invested assets (ROI) of 1.84%, surpassing its average ROI of -4.45%. This improvement can be attributed to the growth in net income.
Although the ROI improvement is noteworthy, it is important to highlight that within the Capital Goods sector, 82 other companies have reported a higher return on investment. This suggests that Manitex International still has room to enhance its performance to match the industry leaders.
Moreover, the company’s overall ranking in terms of ROI has progressed from 2806 in the second quarter of 2023 to 627 in the third quarter of the same year. This positive trend indicates that Manitex International is taking appropriate measures to enhance its ROI and climb up the rankings.
The appointment of Shinichi Iimura to the Board of Directors further demonstrates Manitex International’s commitment to driving positive change and achieving sustainable growth. With the wealth of industry experience that Iimura brings to the table, the company is poised to further strengthen its position in the market and deliver enhanced value to its stakeholders.

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