Our company

The Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a World Leader in the field of Materials
Handling and has more than 130 years experience in the development and production
of cranes, hoists, chain and forgings.

The corporation headquarters are located in Amherst, New York and has production
plants in the United States, Europe and Asia. Columbus McKinnon is well represented
worldwide by a large number of subsidiaries, as well as sales representations or
partners.

The success story of Columbus McKinnon originates in the production of chain and
forgings for lifting. At the beginning of the last century the production of manual and
motorised hoisting equipment was added to the already extensive product offering.

Today, the corporation has more than 3200 employees worldwide and is market
leader in the United States for the supply of cranes, manual and motorised hoists,
chain, forgings and accessories.

Today you will find Columbus McKinnon products worldwide in all industrial and
commercial areas. Because of ever increasing market requirements,
Columbus McKinnon has achieved international success due to the implementation
of the highest levels of safety and quality standards and its close relationship to customers.

Our strategy

Our strategy is to use our engineering experience and wide product offering to provide
business solutions and services to efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position
and secure material.