Small-cap companies offer profitable options for the experienced investor. With the fiscal cliff averted, spending is up again and many small-cap companies are in a good position to garner the benefits. Of course investing in small-caps can be risky, but a knowledgeable investor has the tools to make good decisions and get rewarded for risks taken. If, however, danger is not your thing, there is small-cap opportunity with minimal risk worthy of you consideration.

Manitex International Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTX) is a provider of engineered lifting solutions. Based in Bridgeview, Illinois, its products include cranes, forklifts, stacker, vehicles, and container handling equipment. The company prides itself on being recently named to the Forbes “America’s Best Small Companies” list for 2012, coming in at number 44 on the list. Manitex has a market cap of $142.91 million and is currently trading at $11.69 per share.

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