Crane maker "The Manitowoc Company" relocates headquarters to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a manufacturer of cranes, announced on Monday, January 15th that it will be relocating its corporate headquarters from Manitowoc to Milwaukee's far northwest side.

Manitowoc indicated in a news release it will lease approximately 16,000-square feet in One Park Place in the Park Plaza office park. Manitowoc has already started to transition headquarters employees with the relocation expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter.

Barry Pennypacker, President and CEO of The Manitowoc Company, issued the following statement:

"Manitowoc’s origin as a Wisconsin based manufacturer dates to 1902. The state has an impressive roster of global manufacturing businesses with a top-level talent pool, and we are excited about the move of our corporate headquarters. We believe this location will strategically create easier accessibility for our customers, shareholders and employees."