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TWH COLLECTIBLES ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF GROVE RT540E SCALE MODEL     download pdf

April 20, 2009

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA — TWH Collectibles announced today the debut of the 1:50 scale Grove® RT540E scale model. The RT540E is the first rough terrain model produced by TWH. It succeeds a host of other Grove models including 3 and 5-axle mobile hydraulic cranes and the YB5515.

The first production of the model will be 2000 units and feature company decorations such as The Walsh Group, Walter Payton Power Equipment LLC. Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., as well as the industry recognized Grove yellow.

“The RT540E is the latest in the growing Manitowoc Model Shop series of models, which includes lattice boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, mobile hydraulic trucks and tower cranes,” said Cortney Krueger, Marketing Communications Manager with TWH Collectibles. “The RT540E continues Manitowoc’s reputation of having the most detailed, accurate and quality lifting replicas in the world.”

Functions and features of the Grove RT540E include functioning outriggers, steerable front and rear axles, pivoting lattice jib, detailed engine compartment, four section extendable boom, rotating carbody, accurate decal package, chrome muffler stack and photoetch grating.

The RT540E model will be packaged in a custom-designed Manitowoc box and include a reduced size product guide.

Those interested in purchasing a Grove RT540E 1:50 scale model should contact a TWH Licensed Distributor or an authorized TWH reseller. Please visit www.twhcollectibles.com for a listing of resellers and distributors. Manitowoc and Grove employees, suppliers and customers can purchase at www.manitowocmodelshop.com. The model will feature an MSRP of $170.

About TWH Collectibles, LLC

TWH Collectibles is a marketing company specializing in building brands through museum quality replicas. Established in 2004, initial product offerings included construction, mining and specialty trucking models for industry leading OEMs such as Manitowoc Company, Bucyrus International, Oshkosh Corporation and Vermeer Corporation. TWH's product line has recently expanded to include fire and rescue models with an unprecedented attention to detail and quality. To learn more about TWH Collectibles, visit www.twhcollectibles.com.

About The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

The Manitowoc Company is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. The company offers one of the broadest lines of cold-focused equipment for the food service industry. To learn more about Manitowoc Company, visit www.manitowoc.com.

SOURCE: TWH Collectibles, LLC

Nicholas Neumann
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, TWH Collectibles, LLC
nicholas.neumann@twhcollectibles.com
920.374.1536