Columbus McKinnon

CMCO a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, has expanded the Crosby Easy-Loc bolt securement system to include 16 new capacities compatible with Crosby G-2130, G-2140, and G-2160 shackles. Easy-Loc delivers enhanced safety, faster installation, and long-term reliability by eliminating the need for cotter pins and enabling fast, toolless, […]

Columbus McKinnon has expanded  its light crane product portfolio with the optimized aluminium Eepos Jib Crane. Key product enhancements include extended reach and exceptionally smooth handling due to the new aluminium boom The optimized Eepos jib crane is designed to further enhance efficiency and ergonomics in logistics and manufacturing processes. The boom, made of high-quality […]

Columbus McKinnon has announced its its participation in Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026 – marking the company’s first year supporting the global initiative following its combination with Kito Crosby, a long-standing advocate of the program. This year’s GLAD theme, “Not all lifting equipment is created equal,” underscores the critical importance of quality, reliability, and […]

The business combination of Columbus McKinnon and Kito Crosby has been completed designed to create, “an even stronger partner to support [customers’] lifting and intelligent motion needs.” Following today’s announcement, the businesses are beginning the work of integrating the two companies. During this time the organisation has reiterated its commitment to  maintaining business continuity and […]

Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, has announced a definitive agreement under which Columbus McKinnon will acquire Kito Crosby Ltd. CMCO expects the deal to close later this year, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions. David Wilson, president and CEO […]

Columbus McKinnon Corporation has introduced the CM Hurricane Mini 360° Hand Chain Hoist. Small and lightweight, the CM Hurricane Mini 360° is the smallest hand chain hoist on the market with full 360deg rotation, providing versatility as well as portability. “We wanted to offer the market a smaller hand chain hoist with an added advantage […]

David Wilson, the CEO of Columbus McKinnon, talks to Maria Hadlow about building a progressive company by putting customers at the core of the business and helping improve their safety, productivity and uptime. “I love thinking through multi-dimensional problems,” says David Wilson CEO of Columbus McKinnon, “I am a fairly analytical person and have a […]

Columbus McKinnon, a global leader in lifting and smart motion control technology, is launching a new hand chain hoist with the support of Lifting Equipment Store. The YaleMINI 360 Hand Chain Hoist has been designed as a spin-off from the well-established Yalelift 360 Chain Hoist, believed to be the first chain hoist to allow 360deg […]

Drives, automation and power quality specialist CP Automation is now distributing and fitting the Magnetek-brand MagnePulse DMC Series 2 Digital Magnet Control, the OmniPulse DDC series 2 Digital DC Drive, the Flex VUE Tandem Crane Control and newly rebranded Flex Wave Radio Remote Control product lines. These latest releases will bolster CP Automation’s range of […]

Columbus McKinnon has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Dorner Manufacturing Corporation (Dorner) from global private markets firm EQT. Dorner is a leading automation solutions company providing patented technologies in the design, application, manufacturing and integration of high-precision conveying systems,. David J Wilson, president and CEO of Columbus McKinnon, said, “The acquisition of Dorner provides […]