Columbus McKinnon Company Profile

January 11, 2024 Collaborative robot enables new palletizing automation for Bob’s Red Mill, hitting the whole grain manufacturer’s needs for speed and safety. Warehouse robotics provide efficiencies in the warehouse.

March 1, 2022 Getting the most from a motion system means finding a linear actuator that works efficiently, is durable, and moves a load safely. Smart actuators — robust enough for higher-duty cycle applications and able to provide repeatable motions and feedback capabilities — can do all that and more.

December 2, 2021 Garvey offers low-impact, multi-functional, pressure-less loop accumulation systems and conveyor systems

April 13, 2020 With sights set on ergonomics and worker turnover, makers and users of cranes, hoists and other lift assist technologies are letting the data guide the way.

February 28, 2017 Mark D. Morelli joins the Company as Timothy T. Tevens retires.

May 1, 2016 New trends in overhead handling help maximize the building cube while delivering product handling flexibility.

December 8, 2015 Beginning in 1875, the company has a long history of significant advances in the material handling industry.

July 27, 2015 The transaction combines complementary strengths to create more competitive and comprehensive materials handling solutions for customers.

December 1, 2014 Manufacturers of overhead handling equipment are putting an emphasis on safety while creating new, automated solutions that help people work smarter, better and faster.

May 13, 2014 The American-made CM Man Guard is ideal for heavy-duty lifting applications with an H4 duty rating and long service life.

March 3, 2014 Unified designs, manufacturers and markets overhead light rail workstations primarily used in automotive and other industrial applications.

December 1, 2013 No longer content to order from a catalog and let operators figure out the rest, more customers are working closely with suppliers to develop custom overhead handling solutions that elevate safety, productivity and equipment longevity.

August 5, 2013 Color changes designed to simplify and reduce customers' parts inventory.

July 31, 2013 The next generation CM Lodestar electric chain hoist is now CSA approved and available to the Canadian market.

June 5, 2013 These new shackles, master links, and sub-assemblies, Columbus McKinnon now offers more than 155 chain and rigging products that are guaranteed to be in stock and ready to ship.