MTW · Manitowoc Co
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The higher forecast reflects stronger demand and an improved balance sheet. Orders reached $676 million, backlog topped $1.1 billion, and Americas order rates rose 60% from a year earlier. The caution is that non-new-machine sales grew 5% over 12 months, and the quarter was lighter than hoped. Stronger orders and the higher forecast make the positive evidence stronger.