The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW) 8-K Regulation FD Disclosure

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: May 9, 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 9. Regulation FD Disclosure

On May 9, 2003, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced the closure of its National Crane facility. A copy of the press release is furnished to the Commission by attaching it as an exhibit 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:  May 9, 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 May 9, 2003

ExhibitNo.	Description	FiledHerewith
99.1	Press Release dated May 9, 2003.	X