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For Immediate Release

MORRIS MATERIAL HANDLING, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS UNIFICATION WITH KONECRANES

OAKCREEK, WI (October 2, 2009)- In May of 2006, Konecranes, Inc. acquired MMH Holdings, Inc., the owner of Morris Material Handling, Inc., its affiliates and subsidiaries. Over the past three years, we have operated independently from Konecranes, competing directly in several market segments. At the same time, we have pursued an increasing amount of back-office and supply chain synergies.

It is now our intention to take the development of these two leading organizations to the next level by fully unifying our operations under the Konecranes banner. This unification process has already begun and it is our plan to complete it by December 31, 2009.

The next few months will be a transition period during which the unification will advance in phases. Please note that until you (customers, suppliers and distributors) hear from us on specific matters such as order processing, placing service calls, etc., there will be no change; i.e. "business as usual".

Your local representative will be contacting you shortly to answer all your questions and to assist you in a smooth and seamless transition. Additionally, we will be posting practical information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions on this web site. Please visit from time to time.

Traditional P&H branded products will continue to be offered, supported and serviced with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts, training and know-how.

Additionally, through your local contact, customers will have access to the vast Konecranes product and service offering. Visit us at www.konecranesamericas.com.

What this means to our valued customer is the very best the industry has to offer and the broadest range of products and services in the Americas, all from a single supplier.

FAQ's (frequently asked questions) regarding the transition of the Konecranes, Inc., overhead crane parts businesses into one point of contact.

Q: Are you an overhead crane parts customer of?

Crane Pro Parts™ (Konecranes, Inc.)	for Konecranes® and many other brands
Crane Manufacturing and Service	for CMS™, Northern® Crane, Cleveland™ Crane, and Orley Meyer® brands
Shepard Niles™	for Shepard Niles™ brand
Morris Material Handling, Inc.	for Morris Material Handling™, P&H® and assoc. brands

A:If so, all of the parts and crane brands in the Konecranes family are now available from one organization, and its trade name is Crane Pro Parts™, your single source for all brands of crane parts.

Q: Whom do I contact for customer service and technical support?

A: Contact Crane Pro Parts, using your current phone/fax number or e-mail, or you can also use 800-727-8774, until you are contacted by a Crane Pro Parts customer service or sales representative.

Q: Does my sales contact change with the transition?

A: It is possible that your customer service representative will change. We have aligned our customer service and sales people to broaden our parts offering to you, as well as improve our focus on your needs.

Q: Does this affect the way in which I pay my crane parts invoices?

A: No, if you are a current customer of Konecranes, Inc., Crane Pro Parts, Crane Manufacturing & Service or Shepard Niles.

A: Yes, if you are a current parts customer of Morris Material Handling, Inc. As of January 3rd, new purchase orders should be made out to Konecranes, Inc. d.b.a. Crane Pro Parts. Also, the remit to and company addresses are different.

The new remit to address is:

Konecranes, Inc., d.b.a. Crane Pro Parts
P.O. Box 641807
Pittsburgh, PA 15264

The new parts group headquarters address is:

Konecranes, Inc., d.b.a. Crane Pro Parts
5318 S. Emmer Dr.
New Berlin, WI 53151
Fax: 262-785-4441

Q: Does anything change if I am buying my parts from a Konecranes service branch?

A: No. Please continue working with the service folks. Crane Pro Parts works in-concert with the service group, providing parts through them, to you.

Q: If I buy parts from Crane Pro Parts, will I still have the opportunity to be referred to Konecranes crane services if needed or recommended?

A: Yes, you'll still receive the same outstanding service from our team of technicians.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to send us an email and or visit:

Thanks for your business!

FAQ >>>

Do I need to change anything in my relationship with Morris Material Handling?

A: Until you hear directly from your local representative on specific details, nothing has changed and it is business as usual.

Who should I contact if I want to know more?

A: First, please contact the person with whom you regularly do business. If your questions need additional explanation, send an email to marcomm@us.konecranes.com.

About Morris Material Handling:

Morris Material Handling is a world-class supplier of overhead cranes and maintenance services, and the original equipment manufacturer of P&H® Cranes, Hoists, and Replacement Parts. Headquarters are in Wisconsin, where the original company was founded in 1884. The company serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Chile, with over 1,000 employees in multiple service and manufacturing locations. Their on-going commitment is to improve safety, productivity, and return on investment over the entire life-cycle of its customers' operations.

About Konecranes

Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals. Konecranes provides productivity-enhancing lifting solutions as well as services for lifting equipment and machine tools of all makes. In 2008, Group sales totaled EUR 2,103 million. The Group has 9,700 employees, at 485 locations in 43 countries. Konecranes is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd (symbol: KCR1V).

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