SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: September 9, 1999
(Date of earliest event reported)
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

        Wisconsin                    1-11978          39-0448110
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        (State or other          (Commission     (IRS Employer
        jurisdiction of           File Number)    Identification
        incorporation)             Number)

        500 So. 16th Street, Manitowoc, WI      54220
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        (Address of principal executive offices)        (Zip Code)	

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (920-684-4410)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events

On September 7, 1999, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its board of directors has unanimously approved the appointment of vice president of finance and treasurer Glen E. Tellock to the position of vice president and chief financial officer. Robert R. Friedl, former chief financial officer, has resigned to pursue new opportunities.
Glen E. Tellock has been vice president of finance and treasurer of The Manitowoc Company since 1998. Prior to his current position, Tellock had been Manitowoc's corporate controller since 1992. Tellock joined the company in 1991 as director of accounting. He had previously been the financial planning manager for the Denver Post Corporation and audit manager for Ernst and Whinney. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Tellock is a certified public accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting.
The press release is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 20 of this report. The reader is referred to this Exhibit for more information.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
See the Exhibit Index following the Signature page of this Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DATE: September 10, 1999
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
 (Registrant)

By:     /s/ Glen E. Tellock
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        Vice President and
        Chief Financial Officer	

THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
TO
FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
Dated September 8, 1999

Exhibit                                          Filed
  No.            Description                   Herewith
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        20      Press Release dated                X
                September 7, 1999, regarding
                the appointment of
                Glen E. Tellock to the
                position of vice president
                and chief financial officer	

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
See the Exhibit Index following the Signature page of this Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

NEWS For Immediate Release
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY APPOINTS GLEN E. TELLOCK
AS VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Company Also Announces Departure of CFO Robert R. Friedl
MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN - September 7, 1999 - The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) today announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved the appointment of vice president of finance and treasurer Glen E. Tellock to the position of vice president and chief financial officer. Robert R. Friedl, former senior vice president and chief financial officer, has resigned to pursue new opportunities.
"The board and I are very pleased to recognize Glen's outstanding contributions to The Manitowoc Company during the past nine years with this well deserved appointment," stated president and chief executive officer Terry D. Growcock. "He has played a pivotal role in our acquisition strategy and has been instrumental in ensuring that new companies are effectively integrated into our operations."
"We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Bob Friedl for his many years of commitment, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the company," stated Growcock. "We wish him well in his new endeavors."
Glen E. Tellock has been vice president of finance and treasurer of The Manitowoc Company since 1998. Prior to his current position, Tellock had been Manitowoc's corporate controller since 1992. Tellock joined the company in 1991 as director of accounting. He had previously been the financial planning manager for the Denver Post Corporation and audit manager for Ernst and Whinney. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Tellock is a certified public accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting.
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers and commercial refrigeration equipment for the foodservice industry. It is also a leading producer of lattice-boom cranes, boom trucks and related products for the construction industry and specializes in ship repair work for vessels operating on the Great Lakes.
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Company contact:
Thomas G. Musial
Telephone: 920-683-8160
Fax: 920-683-8129
E-mail: tmusial@manitowoc.com