Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) is a global designer, manufacturer and supplier of intelligent motion solutions used to move, lift, position and secure materials. The company serves industrial, commercial and infrastructure customers with equipment and systems intended to improve material handling, workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Its product portfolio includes electric and manual hoists, cranes and crane components, rigging equipment, actuators, motion-control systems, automated lifting solutions and related software and services. Columbus McKinnon also provides engineered systems and aftermarket support for applications in manufacturing, energy, construction, entertainment, transportation and other industries.
Founded in 1875, the company has expanded from its original focus on chain and lifting products into a broader provider of material-handling and automation technologies. Columbus McKinnon markets products under brands including Columbus McKinnon, Yale, Coffing, Duff-Norton, Magnetek and Stahl, and serves customers through operations and distribution channels in North America, Europe and other international markets.
