The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW) 8-K Other events

UNITED STATES
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:   February 21, 2003
(Date of earliest event reported)

The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	1-11978	39-0448110
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
2400 S. 44th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

(920) 684-4410
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Item 5. Other Events

On February 21, 2003, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. issued a press release announcing the appointment of Keith D. Nosbusch to its board of directors. This press release is included as exhibit 99 to this report.

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.

	THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
	(Registrant)
DATE:  February 24, 2003	/s/ Timothy M. Wood
	Timothy M. Wood
	Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.

EXHIBIT INDEX

TO

FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT

Dated as of February 21, 2003

ExhibitNo.	Description	FiledHerewith
99	Press Release dated February 21, 2003, regarding the appointment of Keith D. Nosbusch to the board of directors of The Manitowoc Company, Inc.	X