O F C O L U M B U S M C K I N N O N

140 yearsLinked with History

140 yearsLinked with History

O F C O L U M B U S M C K I N N O N

Contents

01 || i n t r o d u c t i o n

03 || a l e t t e r f r o m t i m o t h y t . t e v e n s

04 || r e b u i l d i n g a n a t i o n — 1875–1899

14 || a n e w c e n t u r y o f e n t e r p r i s e — 1900–1913

24 || t h e w a r a n d t h e r o a r — 1914–1928

34 || n a v i g a t i n g t h e c r a s h — 1929–1938

44 || a l l i a n c e s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s — 1939–1954

54 || r a c e t o t h e t o p — 1955–1979

64 || b r e a k i n g d o w n b a r r i e r s — 1980–1999

74 || m o r e c o n n e c t e d t h a n e v e r — 2000–2015

88 || o u r f a m i l y o f b r a n d s

90 || o u r g l o b a l p r e s e n c e

As the world has changed, so has Columbus McKinnon.

On its own, a single chain link is only a piece of metal. But united and reinforced with others, that link becomes part of something much stronger and more resilient.

Such is the Columbus McKinnon story. Our 140 years is comprised of an eclectic mix of people, places, companies and historical events. From our humble beginnings as saddlery, chain and hoist craftsmen, we’ve grown to become a global leader in material handling for a wide range of industries.

As the world has changed, so has Columbus McKinnon. And in our own small way, we’ve also changed the world. As you turn these pages, we invite you to join us in our impressive journey through history.

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“ We’ve strengthened our link with history through innovation.”

TIMOTHY T. TEVENSPRESIDENT & CEO

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION

In business, there are many measures of success. But few are as impressive as longevity. So it is with great pride that Columbus McKinnon celebrates its 140th anniversary. This milestone is a testament to our hardworking Associates —past and present—as well as our loyal Channel Partners and end users around the world.

When you consider how much the world has changed since 1875, this achievement becomes especially notable. The roots of our Company predate the telephone, the automobile and even 13 states in the U.S. Through the decades, we’ve adapted our business to keep pace with the evolving needs of our customers. In addition, we’ve strengthened our link with history through innovations such as the Weston Screw Load Brake, the first alloy chain, the first mechanical chain coupling link, the first worm gear actuator business and the list goes on. Today, we’re building upon our legacy with the introduction of exciting new products, including the world’s first HMI-certified ratchet lever hoist and CM® Smart ID™ radio frequency identification technology.

As we commemorate this landmark event, it’s important to not only reflect on our past, but also envision the future. Times will change, but we will not deviate from our mission to provide the safest, most productive material handing solutions available.

Thank you for supporting Columbus McKinnon. We look forward to another 140 years of making history.

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1875-1899Rebuilding a Nation

amid rapid industrialization, the early ancestors of Columbus McKinnon establish a formidable presence in the Gilded Age.

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1875YALE & TOWNE MANUFACTURING CO. ACQUIRES THE PATENT RIGHTS TO THE WESTON DIFFERENTIAL PULLEY BLOCK AND STARTS THE PRODUCTION OF YALE ® HOISTS.

1875E.Y. MOORE AND SAMUEL MOORE

FORM THE MOORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF CHICAGO.

as the dust settled on the civil war and reconstruction, 

the United States began the long process of mending political and racial divisions.

However, there was one area that flourished during this time of uncertainty — industry.

Sparked by the Industrial Revolution making its way across the Atlantic Ocean,

American manufacturing surged. Between 1870 and the end of the century, the number

of manufacturing workers doubled. By 1890, America had surpassed England as the

world leader of steel manufacturing. Thanks to newly built railroads, people and goods

swiftly ventured coast to coast. As industry soared, so too did city skylines, as evidenced

by the rise of skyscrapers in major metropolises such as Chicago and New York.

At the same time the United States was undergoing a literal and figurative rebuilding

process, the foundation of Columbus McKinnon was also being established. Our story

doesn’t begin with a single founder or definitive commencement. Rather, we trace our

roots back to numerous individuals with various backgrounds and ambitions. While

each followed a unique path, their contributions eventually converged to help form the

company we know today.

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1877YALE & TOWNE MANUFACTURING CO.

DEBUTS THE FIRST SPUR-GEARED HAND CHAIN HOIST, INCORPORATING

THE WESTON SCREW LOAD BRAKE.

1877ALFRED E. BOX CRANE AND HOIST CORPORATIONIS FOUNDED IN PHIL ADELPHIA , PENNSYLVANIA .

l.e. mckinnon

Born in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, Lachlan Ebenezer (L.E.) McKinnon would go on to contribute more than just his name to our current company. He began his career as a hardware clerk — eventually becoming a founding partner of McKinnon and Mitchell Hardware, which led to the McKinnon Dash Company and then Columbus McKinnon. At its peak, his company was one of the largest — if not the preeminent —manufacturer of wagon and saddlery hardware in the world. McKinnon was also an important contributor to the company’s international expansion.

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1878MCKINNON AND MITCHELL HARDWARE OPENS ITS DOORS

IN ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO, CANADA, TO BUYERS OF SADDLERY AND WAGON HARDWARE. WAGON GEARS AND THE PATENTED ADJUSTABLE DASH ARE MANUFACTURED

IN A SMALL, FOUR-MAN WORKSHOP IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. L ACHL AN EBENEZER MCKINNON

BECOMES THE STORE OWNER AND BUSINESS PARTNER.

1879BERNHARD KOZLOWSKI FOUNDS

STAHLHAMMER BOMMERN ON THE SITE OF THE BOMMERNBANK COAL MINE IN

THE TOWN OF BOMMERN, GERMANY.

1880H.S. MANNING AND COMPANY, ESTABLISHED

IN 1871 , CHANGES ITS NAME TO MANNING,MAXWELL & MOORE INC. AND BECOMES THE

EXCLUSIVE SALES AGENT FOR THE SHAW ELECTRIC CRANE COMPANY.

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e.y. moore

A prolific inventor and progressive entrepreneur, E.Y. Moore is considered one of the founding fathers of Columbus McKinnon. Between 1876 and 1926, Moore registered nearly 100 patents. Initially, he was focused on new designs for sliding and hanging doors used on railroad freight cars, but in the late 1880s, his inventions moved increasingly toward the development of hoists, trolleys and cranes — an integral part of the Columbus McKinnon we know today.

Moore’s business journey included stops in Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Cleveland, Ohio. In its 1898 catalog, the Chisholm and Moore Manufacturing Company featured elevator and baggage car door hangers, trolleys, cranes and Moore’s anti-friction differential chain pulley block. In 1899, the company expanded its offering to include the Moore Electric Hoist with capacities up to 15 tons and, one year later, it added pneumatic drills, two-speed cranes, pickets and rail joints. In 1928, Chisholm and Moore Manufacturing would be acquired by the Columbus McKinnon Chain Company.

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1883THE DUFF MANUFACTURING COMPANY IS FORMED IN PITTSBURGH,

PENNSYLVANIA , BY JOSIAH BARRET, A RIVER BOAT CAPTAIN, AND SAMUEL DUFF, A MACHINE SHOP OWNER. THE COMPANY STARTED

BY BUILDING JACKS TO PULL RIVER BARGES TOGETHER AND WOULD EVENTUALLY PIONEER THE MODERN-DAY SCREW JACK.

KNOWN TODAY AS DUFF-NORTON AND LOCATED IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, THE COMPANY IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S

L ARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF MOTION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS.

1887THE MCKINNON DASH AND HARDWARE COMPANY GOES INTERNATIONAL WITH THE CREATION OF A BUFFALO, NEW YORK, SUBSIDIARY CALLED THE MCKINNON DASH COMPANY. THIS COMPANY BRANCHES OUT INTO THE MANUFACTURING OF A VARIET Y OF PRODUCTS THAT MADE USE OF METAL, INCLUDING SUSPENDER BUCKLES, BICYCLES AND CHAINS.

1887MCKINNON AND MITCHELL HARDWARE

IS RENAMED THE MCKINNON DASH AND HARDWARE COMPANY. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE COMPANY ADDS A FULL LINE OF SADDLERY, INCLUDING

ALL THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF A HORSE’S HARNESS.

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1888alton j. shaw builds a three -motor

electric crane.  Shaw, a draftsman and later a

master mechanic with the Edwin P. Allis Company,

noted that early crane units were difficult to operate

and costly due to frequent shut downs for repairs.

Shaw felt that if each movement of the crane,

including the hoist, trolley and bridge, could be

actuated by its own reversible electric motor,

a simpler and more efficient crane could be built.

His invention was not only successful, but attracted

the attention of many other manufacturers,

including Williams Engine Works and the Union

Pacific Railroad shops in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

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1890ALTON J. SHAW AND JOHN EMERY, JR.

FORM THE SHAW ELECTRIC CRANE COMPANY AND MOVE OPERATIONS FROM MILWAUKEE,

WISCONSIN, TO MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN.

early years of the yale locke manufacturing company

Though not a part of the Columbus McKinnon family until 1996, Yale Hoists celebrates its own rich tradition. Established in 1868 as the Yale Locke Manufacturing Company by Linus Yale Jr. and Henry R. Towne, the company called Stamford, Connecticut, its home. Unfortunately, Yale passed away soon after, at which point the company was renamed Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company.

thomas westonA renowned British mechanical engineer, Thomas Weston left an indelible mark on Yale’s success. Before joining the company, Weston invented the Differential Pulley Block  — the first engineered hoist. As a Yale employee, his screw load brake led to the development of the first spur-geared hand chain hoist. The Weston-style brake is still used today in nearly all manual hoists and many electric hoists, ranging from the CM Bandit ratchet lever hoist to the Coffing® EC electric chain hoist.

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1898MOORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IS RENAMED THE CHISHOLM AND MOORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INCORPORATING THE NAMES OF BOTH S.H. CHISHOLM, THE COMPANY’S PRESIDENT,AND VICE PRESIDENT, E.Y. MOORE.

1893SHAW ELECTRIC CRANE COMPANY

DEVELOPS THE FIRST ELECTRIC HOIST.

1898THE CHISHOLM AND MOORE MANUFACTURING

COMPANY IS AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL FOR CHAIN HOISTS AND DOOR HANGERS BY THE

TRANS-MISSISSIPPI INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION.

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during an era defined by innovation,  unbridled ingenuity propels our company forward.

1900-1913A New Century of Enterprise

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1900JULIUS STONE’S CAREER

IN MANUFACTURING BEGINS IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, AND LEADS TO THE

FORMATION OF THE SEAGRAVE COMPANY,A MAKER OF MOTORIZED FIRE ENGINES.

the dawn of the 20th century brought renewed hope  

to a burgeoning country. Unfortunately, such optimism was interrupted by

President McKinley’s assassination at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo,

New York  — less than 10 miles from Columbus McKinnon’s current headquarters.

From national tragedy rose Theodore Roosevelt, one of America’s most iconic figures.

Following his confident, adventurous lead, innovative thinkers pushed the boundaries

of engineering, from the Wright Brothers’ first flight to Henry Ford’s Model T

automobile. Meanwhile in Central America, the United States took over construction

and prepared for the grand opening of the Panama Canal.

Innovation was also a common theme for Columbus McKinnon’s predecessors in the

early 1900s. New initiatives, novel products and original processes ignited rapid growth

and positioned the company to successfully evolve in an ever-changing world.

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1902A YOUNG ENGINEER NAMED

AUGUST PFAFF PURCHASES GOTTFRIED SCHOBER. PFAFF REESTABLISHES

THE ORIGINAL NAME OF WINDENFABRIK GOTTFRIED SCHOBER AND REFOCUSES THE BUSINESS ON MASS PRODUCTION.

“The chain that built the Panama Canal.”

1900around the turn of the century, 

the Columbus Chain Company is established in

Columbus, Ohio, by employees of the Hayden Iron

Company. Dating back to 1825 as a producer of

harness hardware, Hayden was among the first

domestic suppliers of chain to compete with

English manufacturers. Columbus Chain Company

continued the tradition of excellence. Their famous

Hercules Solid Weld Steam Shovel Chain earned the

distinction as “the chain that built the Panama Canal.”

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cyclone

A pivotal moment in the company's history occurred in 1904 when Chisholm and Moore introduces the Cyclone high-speed hoist. Touting capacities up to 20 tons, the hoist is designed to be 80% efficient — a rate unheard of at the time. According to the Chisholm and Moore catalog, it was

“practicable to gear the [Cyclone] to very high speed, higher than that of any other hoist yet manufactured.”

Considered one of the most popular and reliable hand chain hoists ever designed, the Cyclone has endured for well over 100 years and, today, is made in our manufacturing facility in Lisbon, Ohio.

1904 CHISHOLM AND MOORE INTRODUCES

THE CYCLONE ® HIGH-SPEED HOIST AND ALSO BEGINS PRODUCTION OF TROLLEY

HOISTS AND SHELL TONGS TO HANDLE AMMUNITION ON U.S. NAVAL SHIPS AND

TORPEDOES ON SUBMARINES.

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1905MANNING, MAXWELL & MOORE ACQUIRES ITS OWN SOURCES OF SUPPLY, PURCHASING THE ASHCROFT MANUFACTURING CO., THE CONSOLIDATED SAFET Y VALVE COMPANY AND THE SHAW ELECTRIC CRANE COMPANY, AMONG OTHERS.

1905SHAW ELECTRIC CRANE COMPANY

DEVELOPS THE FIRST ELECTRIC CABLE HOIST. THE T WO-GEAR REDUCTION

DRIVE IS AN INNOVATION THAT ENABLES FASTER AND MORE EFFICIENT LIFTING.

1905archie mckinnon, l .e . mckinnon’s

nephew, applies electric welding to

the chain-making process.  Previously,

the McKinnon Dash and Hardware Company had

only used the technique to assemble dash frames.

The experiment proves successful and partially

replaces the old method of fire welding. This

chain-making process would remain an important

part of McKinnon Chain’s business as it eventually

moves away from horse and buggy components and

into new markets. Spending his entire career with the

company, Archie McKinnon will prove to be a key

contributor to its growth.

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1906YALE INTRODUCES THE

YALE MODEL KY — ITS FIRST WIRE ROPE HOIST.

jethro billingham

Soon after opening its doors in 1900, the Columbus Chain Company hired a man by the name of Jethro Billingham. Raised in England’s “Black Country” during the Industrial Revolution, Billingham was introduced to the craft of chain making at an early age. As part of the family business, his first duties included the grueling task of blowing the bellows of the forge. By the time he arrived in Columbus, Ohio, his refined skills would have a significant impact on Columbus Chain. In fact, the company made fire-welded chain using techniques very similar to those that Billingham had mastered back in England.

“During 77 years, I have not made less than 800 or 1,000 miles of chain.”

— J E T H R O B I L L I N G H A M

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1909THE MCKINNON CHAIN COMPANY LIMITED IS

FORMED AS AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION BY THE MCKINNON DASH AND METAL WORKS COMPANY WITH

PL ANTS IN ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO, CANADA, AND TONAWANDA, NEW YORK.

1907THE MCKINNON DASH AND HARDWARE COMPANY, NOW OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF MCKINNON DASH AND METAL WORKS COMPANY, IS NAMED THE L ARGEST EMPLOYER OF SKILLED L ABOR IN THE NIAGARA PENINSUL A BY THE BOARD OF TRADE.

1907YALE & TOWNE MANUFACTURING

COMPANY INTRODUCES THE MODEL 20 HOIST.

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1912STAHLHAMMER BOMMERN

FORGES ITS FIRST CRANE HOOK.

1911FRANZ AND CLEMENS SCHNEIDER PURCHASE STAHLHAMMER BOMMERN AFTER THE DEATH OF THE COMPANY’S FOUNDER, BERNHARD KOZLOWSKI. THE NEW OWNERS INVEST IN THREE NEW STEAM-POWERED FORGING HAMMERS.

1911 L ISTER BOLT & CHAIN IS

FOUNDED AS A BL ACKSMITH SHOP IN VANCOUVER, CANADA.

1910MCKINNON CHAIN PURCHASES THE AUTOMATIC

CHAIN COMPANY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT,ALONG WITH ITS PATENT FOR THE COULTER

CHAIN-FORMING MACHINE.

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as the world engages in combat,  Columbus McKinnon fights to overcome internal struggles.

1914-1928The War and the Roar

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the world held its collective breath as tensions boiled over

in europe.  Economic powers collided, including the United States, who joined

the conflict three years into “The Great War.” When the fighting finally ceased,

treaties were signed, the League of Nations was formed and maps were redrawn —

forever changing the global landscape.

Following the war, some countries embarked on a long road of recovery while

others experienced a sudden rise of prosperity and human achievement. More than

flappers and jazz music, the Roaring Twenties witnessed the popularization of the

automobile, the invention of the television and, in London, England, the miraculous

discovery of penicillin by Alexander Flemming.

Columbus McKinnon was not immune to the ups and downs of this period. Ownership

would change hands and its location would shift. But by the end of the 1920s,

the company would once again be on stable ground and ready for what lies ahead.

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The paths of Columbus and McKinnon unite.

1915CHISHOLM MOORE WINS THE

HIGHEST AWARD FOR CHAIN HOISTS AT THE PANAMA -PACIFIC

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA .

1917the columbus chain company and the

mckinnon chain company merge  to create

the Columbus McKinnon Chain Company in the

U.S. and McKinnon Columbus in Canada. At the

time, the McKinnon Chain Company had more

advanced technology, specifically the production

of electric-welded chain, and the Columbus Chain

Company possessed a superior knowledge of the

American market.

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1921THE ALFRED E. BOX CRANE AND HOIST

CORPORATION DEVELOPS THE FIRST ELECTRIC PACKAGE HOIST. THE LOAD

LIFTER ® WOULD BE AN EARLY GENERATION OF TODAY’S SHAW-BOX ® SERIES 700, 800

AND 900 LINE OF WIRE ROPE HOISTS.

1922as the automobile rises in popularity, 

L.E. McKinnon decides to focus his business

exclusively on automobile products, including

differential and transmission gears, rings, axles,

windshields and radiators. McKinnon Industries,

parent company of the Columbus McKinnon Chain

Company, sells the chain portion of the business to

Columbus McKinnon and the companies go their

separate ways. After McKinnon’s death, McKinnon

Industries would eventually be acquired by

General Motors of Canada.

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1924FRED COFFING OF DANVILLE, ILLINOIS,

STARTS THE COFFING HOIST COMPANY TO MANUFACTURE A RATCHET LEVER DEVICE THAT

COULD BE USED BY UTILIT Y COMPANIES TO TENSION LINES. TODAY, THE COFFING BRAND IS

STILL KNOWN FOR ECONOMICAL, USER-FRIENDLY HAND CHAIN HOISTS AND LEVER TOOLS FOR

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROFESSIONALS.

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1925JULIUS STONE, A MEMBER OF COLUMBUS

MCKINNON’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PURCHASES THE COMPANY.

julius stone

Julius Stone was a man of many talents and experiences. The son of a German immigrant, Julius was born in 1855. From a family including 14 children and little money for schooling, Julius was mainly self educated. His early career was eclectic, including positions as a telegraph operator, a coal miner, a brakeman and a fireman. Ever an adventurer, Stone made a total of 23 journeys along the Colorado River, including his last at the impressive age of 83. His time in manufacturing began in 1900 when he helped form the Seagrave Company, a motorized fire engine manufacturer in Columbus, Ohio.

Stone was also at the center of a pivotal moment in Columbus McKinnon history. Soon after the split of Columbus and McKinnon interests, the company began to struggle. A member of the Board of Directors, Julius purchased Columbus McKinnon in 1925. One of his first crucial decisions was to phase out the fire-welded chain made in the Columbus, Ohio, facility in favor of the electric-weld technique used in the Tonawanda, New York, plant. With his vision and leadership, Julius Stone made an indelible mark on Columbus McKinnon, positioning the company for growth and success long into the future.

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chisholm moore’s contributions to the military

In the early 1900s, E.Y. Moore and Chisholm Moore designed and produced trolley hoists and shell tongs that were used by the U.S. Navy for handling ship ammunition and submarine torpedoes. In 1916, the company catalog touted,

“Chisholm Moore hoist equipment today is used in all parts of the world, under every condition, and is specified by the largest industrial concerns in this country and on the battleships of the U.S. Navy.”

1927THE STONE FAMILY MOVES THE COLUMBUS

MCKINNON COMPANY HEADQUARTERS TO TONAWANDA, NEW YORK.

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1928DUFF MANUFACTURING COMPANY ACQUIRES

A .O. NORTON COMPANY OF MOLINE, ILLINOIS,BECOMING DUFF-NORTON CO.

1928the chisholm moore company is

acquired by columbus mckinnon, 

allowing the company to manufacture and offer

two closely related products — chain and hoists.

The merger would help Columbus McKinnon to

better compete with the American Chain Company,

which had recently purchased the Ford Chain

Block Company and the Wright Hoist

Manufacturing Company.

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not even the great depression could slow down Columbus McKinnon’s growth and innovation.

1929-1938Navigating The Crash

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when the great depression hit, the entire country—including

columbus mckinnon—felt the effects.  Sales slumped and every order

was worth celebrating. But neither the country nor company were ready to admit

defeat. Franklin D. Roosevelt responded to the economic disaster with redefining

programs such as The New Deal, the Works Progress Administration and the

Fair Labor Standards Act.

Meanwhile, Columbus McKinnon aggressively invested in research and development,

which would lead to an array of breakthrough products. Leadership also set their sights

on international expansion and venturing into new markets. These actions helped

the company avoid catastrophe and, in fact, emerge from the 1930s as strong as ever.

1929COLUMBUS MCKINNON IS

INCORPORATED AND RENAMED COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION.

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1932manning, maxwell and moore purchases

the alfred e. box crane and hoist

corporation of philadelphia .  The new

acquisition is joined with the Shaw Electric Crane

Company under the division name of Shaw-Box

Crane and Hoist Company. Shaw was known for the

constant refinement and development of heavy-duty

industrial cranes, while Alfred E. Box developed

the first electric hoist. Made today in Wadesboro,

North Carolina, the Shaw-Box line of hoists is still

widely used in the material handling industry.

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the journey to south africa

When word got out that a competitor was considering building a new facility in South Africa, Columbus McKinnon decided to beat them to the punch. The company was already exporting chain to the country for mining and agriculture, so it was a logical destination for Columbus McKinnon’s first international expansion. In 1934, Julius Stone, his son and Archie McKinnon traveled to South Africa to establish the new corporation. One short year later, an American-Canadian team led by Frank Stahl embarked on an ocean voyage to get the new factory up and running. When they arrived, machinery was set up and the work force assembled. On July 4, 1935, the first link of chain was produced and sent to Julius Stone. The new facility would soon manufacture tire chain, ladder chain for gold mines, trek chain for oxen and anchor chain. By 1965, McKinnon Chain (S.A.) Ltd. had several subsidiaries in South Africa.

1932COLUMBUS MCKINNON INTRODUCES

A MOTORIZED CYCLONE — ITS FIRST HAND CHAIN HOIST UTILIZING A POWERED TROLLEY.

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1934PRODUCTION OF THE EVANS CARLOADING

HOIST REACHES 200 PER DAY. DEVELOPED BY COLUMBUS MCKINNON, THESE WORM-DRIVEN

WIRE ROPE HOISTS COULD LIFT AND TILT FOUR AUTOMOBILES INTO A STANDARD RAILROAD

BOXCAR, PREVENTING DAMAGE TO THE CARS.

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1935FRANZ STONE BECOMES PRESIDENT

OF COLUMBUS MCKINNON, BEGINNING A STUNNING 50-YEAR-PLUS RUN

AT THE HELM.

1935SHAW-BOX CRANE AND HOIST COMPANY DEVELOPS THE BUDGIT ® ELECTRIC HOIST. IT IS THE WORLD’S FIRST PORTABLE ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST AND IS SIMPLE FOR USERS TO HANG UP, PLUG IN AND USE.

1935DUFF-NORTON DEVELOPS THE WORM GEAR ACTUATOR (SCREW JACK) — A DEVICE USED TO MOVE OR HOLD AN ITEM IN PL ACE BY MECHANICALLY CONVERTING ROTARY MOTION INTO LINEAR MOTION. THIS INVENTION WILL PAVE THE WAY FOR MODERN-DAY SCREW JACK TECHNOLOGY.

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herc-alloy ® chain arrives in 1935

Herc-Alloy® chain isn’t just one of our most influential products, it’s also a story of Columbus McKinnon creating an innovative solution for our customers. In the 1930s, the Sullivan Machinery Company in New Hampshire was in need of a chain strong enough for the demands of the coal mining industry. At the same time, steel mills were looking for stronger, lighter and more temperature-resistant chain. In response, Frank Stahl, superintendent at Columbus McKinnon’s chain manufacturing facility in Tonawanda, New York, worked with a metallurgist to develop the first alloy chain. The invention would eventually replace the industry-standard wrought iron chain used for overhead lifting and be the predecessor of today’s Herc-Alloy 800® and Herc-Alloy® 1000 chain, hooks and overhead rigging attachments.

Revolutionizing a stronger, lighter and more temperature-resistant chain.

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1936COLUMBUS MCKINNON DEBUTS THE

CM MODEL P PULLER RATCHET LEVER HOIST. THIS IS THE FIRST CM HOIST

TO USE CARBURIZED ALLOY LOAD CHAIN — A LIGHTER AND HARDER LOAD

CHAIN THAT MAKES A WHOLE NEW GENERATION OF CM HOISTS POSSIBLE.

THE MODEL P PULLER IS ALSO THE FIRST TANGIBLE RESULT OF PRODUCT

INTERACTION BET WEEN THE COMPANY’S CHAIN AND HOIST PRODUCTS.

1936YALE BEGINS MANUFACTURING HOISTS IN VELBERT, GERMANY, WITH PRODUCTION OF THE WORLD-RENOWNED YALE PUL-LIFT.® THIS ROBUST AND RELIABLE TOOL IS SOLD UNTIL 1974 UNDER THE BKS BRAND. MANUFACTURED TODAY IN WUPPERTAL,GERMANY, PRODUCTION OF THE YALE PUL-LIFT HAS EXCEEDED ONE MILLION UNITS.

1938FRANK LOCKE, AN ENGINEER RECRUITED

FROM THE KRUPP WORKS IN GERMANY, DEVELOPS THE CABLE KING ELECTRIC WIRE

ROPE HOIST. IT IS THE FIRST L ARGE-CAPACIT Y ELECTRIC WIRE ROPE MONORAIL HOIST AND

IS THE PREDECESSOR OF THE MODERN CABLE KING LINE SOLD TODAY.

1938COLUMBUS MCKINNON INTRODUCES THE WORLD’S FIRST SURFACE-HARDENED ALLOY STEEL HOIST LOAD CHAIN.

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columbus mckinnon makes an impact on World War II and expands its presence in the market.

1939-1954Alliances and Opportunities

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1939HUMPHREY PARKER IS NAMED

COLUMBUS MCKINNON’S FIRST DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH.

for the second time in three decades, the world became divided

by conflict.  On multiple fronts, the Allied Forces fought to overcome oppression

and restore sovereignty. During the most widespread war in history, participating

countries devoted substantial personnel and resources to the effort. World War II also

reshaped cultural norms and everyday life, from food rationing to women following

Rosie the Riveter’s lead by working in factories and shipyards while men were in service.

Like many industrial companies, Columbus McKinnon was an active participant in the

war effort. Not only did American military branches value the quality and craftsmanship

of our products, but the president of our company played an influential role in planning

and strategy at the nation’s capital. At the same time, the company made great strides

in research and development, as well as forming international partnerships to

fuel expansion.

Following the war, the United Nations was formed to promote international

cooperation. The “Greatest Generation” would continue leaving its mark on

history with advancements in technology, science and healthcare.

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1941columbus mckinnon launches the

meteor,®  the first hoist developed through

the company’s new independent research and

development function. This low-headroom hoist

uses steel weldments in place of castings and

introduces low-voltage, two-speed push-button

control. Accompanying the Meteor is a new

powered trolley design with motor-driven geared

wheels on one side that allow for field adjustment

for beam size.

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“We were making so many hand hoists for the Air Force that we thought they might be dropping them instead of bombs.”

— J O H N G O O D W I N , V I C E P R E S I D E N T O F F I N A N C E

1941franz stone takes a leave of absence

from columbus mckinnon to serve in the

Tools Division of the Office of Production Management

in Washington, D.C. During World War II, he would

also be involved with the Office of Strategic Services

and the Foreign Economic Administration.

serving the military’s needs

During World War II, Columbus McKinnon produced countless hoists for the United States military, specifically the Air Force. But that wasn’t the only in-demand product. The government was in need of a tie-down chain with a guaranteed ultimate strength of 14,000 lbs. Of all the domestic chain manufacturers, Columbus McKinnon was the only one that was able to rise to the challenge. The special chain was used by both the Navy and Air Force. After the war, Columbus McKinnon was awarded an “E” for excellence in production of war equipment.

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1943STAHLHAMMER BOMMERN IS PART OF THE

DIN WORKING GROUP THAT INTRODUCES THE FIRST INDUSTRY NORMS (DIN 687 AND 689)

FOR CRANE HOOKS AND EYE HOOKS — T WO OF THE COMPANY’S PRIMARY PRODUCTS.

chester manufacturing company

The roots of Chester Hoist date back to 1881 when Hugh Wright formed the Wright Hoist Company in Lisbon, Ohio. In 1928, the Wright Hoist Company was sold to the American Chain and Cable Company, today known as ACCO, and later moved to York, Pennsylvania. In 1942, Hugh's grandsons, Charles and William Wright, returned to Lisbon from York and followed their grandfather into the hoist business by starting the Chester Manufacturing Company.

1942THE WRIGHT BROTHERS OPEN THE

CHESTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN LISBON, OHIO.

1942CHESTER HOIST L AUNCHES THE MODEL 41 SPUR GEAR CHAIN HOIST.

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1950 SHAW-BOX CRANE AND HOIST COMPANY

DEVELOPS THE BUDGIT ALUMINUM CHAIN BLOCK. EASILY PORTABLE, THIS UNIT

PROVIDES EXCEPTIONALLY SMOOTH LIFTING AND HIGH STRENGTH.

1950already the most efficient electronic

hoist on the market,  the Load Lifter

from Shaw-Box Crane and Hoist Company is

completely remodeled and reintroduced as the

Series 700 Load Lifter.

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1953

CHESTER HOIST SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR LOW-PROFILE HOISTS WITH

THE INTRODUCTION OF THE MODEL 41 T YPE L MANUAL TROLLEY HOIST.

1953 UNIFIED INDUSTRIES IS INCORPORATED.

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1954

CHESTER HOIST INTRODUCES THE ZEPHYR STEEL FRAME HAND CHAIN HOIST, WHICH

WAS TESTED AND APPROVED TO U.S. MILITARY SPECIFICATION MIL -H-904. THAT SAME YEAR,

CHESTER HOIST BEGINS PRODUCTION OF SPARK-RESISTANT HAND CHAIN HOISTS.

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while international powers take to the skies,  Columbus McKinnon builds momentum around the globe.

1955-1979Race to the Top

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it was an era defined by fierce competition.  Amidst the Cold War, the

United States and the former USSR vied for supremacy not only by land and sea—but

in space. The Soviets led the space race with the launching of the first orbiting satellite,

Sputnik, and the United States responded with the first lunar landing by Apollo 11.

The post-war economic boom continued, allowing industries and business to reach

new heights. Never content with its current position, Columbus McKinnon further

pushed the envelope with exciting new products, including the introduction of the

ball screw actuator and our flagship hoist — the CM Lodestar®. The company also began

the process of improving facilities and acquiring chain, hoist and forging manufacturers

across North America, Europe, Africa and Australia.

1955

THE DUFF-NORTON COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA , PURCHASES

THE COFFING HOIST COMPANY OF DANVILLE, ILLINOIS. ALREADY A LEADING

PRODUCER OF MECHANICAL JACKS, DUFF -NORTON IS ABLE TO ENTER THE

HOIST MARKET.

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1955columbus mckinnon introduces the

iconic cm lodestar® electric chain

hoist.  Developed through meticulous engineering,

generations of material handling professionals in both

the industrial and entertainment markets rely on the

Lodestar for the most demanding and challenging

applications. Its legacy continues today as the signature

electric chain hoist in Columbus McKinnon’s portfolio.

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1958

CAMLOK, ORIGINALLY DEEWELD LTD., IS FOUNDED

IN ENGL AND.

1959COLUMBUS MCKINNON OPENS ITS

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER IN TONAWANDA, NEW YORK.

1960DUFF-NORTON AND

COFFING HOISTS MOVE TO CHARLOTTE,

NORTH CAROLINA.

1955columbus mckinnon introduces the

hammerlok ®,  the world's first mechanical

coupling link. The Hammerlok enables users of chain

slings to form slings at the job site, rather than relying

on assembly at the factory or service station. Today,

the dual-rated CM Hammerlok is used side by side

with Herc-Alloy 800 and 1000 chain and rigging

attachments in all parts of the world.

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international expansion & bill devonshire

When the company made a strategic decision to increase exports and pursue international partnerships in the mid 1950s, the man for the job was Bill Devonshire. Previously the head of product development, Bill successfully established distribution networks throughout Europe. By the 1970s, Columbus McKinnon had more than 100 distributors located in over 70 countries.

1963EATON CORPORATION MERGES WITH

YALE & TOWNE MANUFACTURING.

1964DRESSER INDUSTRIES, INC. PURCHASES MANNING,

MAXWELL AND MOORE, INC. AND ALL OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, INCLUDING THE SHAW-BOX

CRANE AND HOIST COMPANY. THE NAME IS CHANGED TO DRESSER CRANE, HOIST & TOWER

DIVISION, DRESSER INDUSTRIES, INC.

1966

COLUMBUS MCKINNON OPENS A NEW PL ANT IN ST. CATHARINES,

ONTARIO, CANADA, TO MANUFACTURE HOISTS AND CHAIN.

1966

DUFF -NORTON PURCHASES 17 ACRES OF L AND IN WADESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, AND BUILDS A NEW 30,000 SQUARE FOOT PL ANT. A YEAR L ATER, COFFING AND REL ATED HOIST PRODUCTS MOVE INTO THE NEW FACILIT Y.

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1967ENDOR, S.A . IS FOUNDED.

IT IS THE FIRST COMPANY THAT MARKETS AND ASSEMBLES LOAD

LIFTING AND MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO.

1967ORIGINALLY USED IN MANUAL HOISTS, COLUMBUS MCKINNON INTRODUCES A NEW VERSION OF ITS CASE-HARDENED HOISTALOY ® CHAIN FOR POWERED HOISTS. FEATURING EXCELLENT WEAR PROPERTIES AND IMPACT STRENGTH, THE CHAIN IS EMBOSSED WITH A STAR AND THE INDUSTRY BEGINS REFERRING TO IT AS “STAR GRADE CHAIN.” TODAY, THIS CHAIN IS RECOGNIZED AS THE GOLD STANDARD OF LOAD CHAIN.

1968DUFF-NORTON BECOMES

A PART OF AMSTAR.

1969

DUFF -NORTON DEVELOPS THE FIRST BALL SCREW ACTUATORS.

1969COLUMBUS MCKINNON OPENS A HOIST FACTORY IN DAMASCUS, VIRGINIA .

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1970

COLUMBUS MCKINNON OPENS A PL ANT IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA, TO MANUFACTURE

ITS SPECIAL CHAIN-MAKING EQUIPMENT.

1970

DUFF -NORTON INTRODUCES ITS ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR LINE.

1970

DRESSER INDUSTRIES’ CRANE, HOIST & TOWER DIVISION DEVELOPS

THE REDLINE ® TUGIT ® LEVER-OPERATED HOIST WITH A BUILT- IN OVERLOAD PROTECTION DEVICE. THIS IS THE FIRST HOIST OF ITS KIND PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES.

1970

L ISTER BOLT & CHAIN OPENS A NEW 60,000 SQ. FT. PL ANT IN RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA , CANADA. WITH THIS ADDITION, THE COMPANY ENTERS THE LINER BOLT MARKET.

1971COLUMBUS MCKINNON OPENS A NEW PL ANT

IN LEXINGTON, TENNESSEE, TO MAKE CARBON CHAIN PRIMARILY FOR THE CONSUMER MARKET

AND TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY.

herbert ladds

In 1971, Herb Ladds joined Columbus McKinnon to lead the sales and marketing department. His keen understanding of customers would serve him well when he was appointed president in 1982. During his tenure, Herb oversaw extraordinary growth and success. Columbus McKinnon was one of the first companies in the industry to form distribution advisory boards, which proved to be an effective vehicle for understanding and communicating with customers. His contributions to the company’s strategic planning, corporate values and total quality management are still evident to this day. Ladds retired from Columbus McKinnon in July of 1998.

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1974UNIFIED INDUSTRIES

DEVELOPS PATENT TRACK PROFILES IN 4, 5 AND 6 INCHES.

1974DUFF-NORTON ACQUIRES THE PERFECTING SERVICE COMPANY AND, WITH THE PURCHASE, ADDS ROTARY UNIONS TO ITS PRODUCT PORTFOLIO.

1974IN THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF ACQUISITIONS, COLUMBUS MCKINNON ACQUIRES THE ASSETS OF AMERICAN ENGINEERED PRODUCTS IN MCKEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA . PRODUCERS OF HEAVY FORGINGS FOR THE STEEL INDUSTRY AND ENERGY PRODUCERS, THE NEW DIVISION ALSO MANUFACTURES BOTH RATCHET AND LEVER-T YPE LOAD BINDERS.

1972WINDENFABRIK GOTTFRIED

SCHOBER ACQUIRES A NEW PL ANT IN DERCHING, GERMANY, SITUATED

EAST OF AUGSBURG. THE NAME OF THE COMPANY IS CHANGED TO

PFAFF -SILBERBL AU HEBEZEUGFABRIK.

1972

DUFF -NORTON DEVELOPS THE MINI -HOIST FOR W.W. GRAINGER, THE EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE PRODUCT.

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1976DRESSER INDUSTRIES’ CRANE, HOIST & TOWER DIVISION INTRODUCES THE SHAW-BOX SERIES 900 WIRE ROPE HOIST TO GIVE THE INDUSTRY THE ADVANTAGES OF WIRE ROPE LIFTING IN 1/2- AND 1-TON CAPACITIES.

1976COLUMBUS MCKINNON ACQUIRES

MIDL AND FORGE, INC. OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA.

1978

COFFING HOISTS INTRODUCES THE WR1

LINE OF WIRE ROPE HOISTS.

1979COLUMBUS MCKINNON

ACQUIRES DIXIE INDUSTRIES.

1979COFFING HOISTS DEVELOPS THE EC-1 ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST TO REPL ACE THE COFFING JF HOIST.

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our company expands its place  in an ever-shrinking world.

1980-1999Breaking Down Barriers

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as globalization accelerated at a rapid pace, goods, people

and ideas began to transcend borders with ease.  This “flat world”

opened the door to new business ventures. The emergence of the modern-day

computer ushered in the Age of Information and empowered the dot-com boom

(and subsequent bust).

With increased media presence and 24-hour news coverage, viewers around the globe

could watch cultural movements unfold before their eyes—including the fall of the

Berlin wall and the end of apartheid in South Africa. The formation of the European

Union and creation of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) further

promoted a more inclusive landscape.

Columbus McKinnon seized vast opportunities within this globalized economy. The

final two decades of the millennium saw the company introduce a host of new products

and technologies, break ground on a new headquarters, open international facilities,

make a series of significant acquisitions and welcome a new group of owners.

Seizing opportunities of a globalized economy.

1980COFFING HOISTS

INTRODUCES THE EC3 LINE OF ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS.

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1981COLUMBUS MCKINNON BREAKS GROUND ON ITS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN AMHERST, NEW YORK.

1981

DRESSER INDUSTRIES’ CRANE, HOIST & TOWER DIVISION DEVELOPS

THE BUDGIT SERIES 8000 HAND CHAIN HOIST.FEATURING A STANDARD OVERLOAD DEVICE,

THE PRODUCT WAS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM

EXCESSIVE OVERLOADS.

1981COLUMBUS MCKINNON SELLS ITS FIRST HOIST TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY — THE CM-ET LODESTAR ELECTRIC CHAIN MOTOR.

1980columbus mckinnon acquires the

holman patent,  which is based on the

development of a specific cutting and knife

technology for tire shredding. This patent would be

used in the company’s first successful tire shredding

machine, which was tested by Browning Ferris

Industries (BFI) for the reduction of whole tires

from passenger cars and trucks to 2x2 inch chips

to be used as boiler fuel.

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1982COLUMBUS MCKINNON OPENS

A NEW CHAIN PL ANT IN COBOURG, ONTARIO, CANADA.

1983EATON SELLS THE YALE HOIST

DIVISION IN THE U.S. TO A PRIVATE GROUP OF INVESTORS. THE COMPANY

IS RENAMED YALE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC.

1984WASHINGTON EQUIPMENT COMPANY

OPENS IN WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS.

1985YALE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS GMBH IS FORMED IN VELBERT, GERMANY,

AND TAKES OVER THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF YALE

HOISTING EQUIPMENT IN EUROPE.

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1986LIFT-TECH INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES THE CRANE AND HOIST DIVISION OF DRESSER INDUSTRIES. WITH THE ACQUISITION, LIFT-TECH CEASES PRODUCTION OF CRANES TO FOCUS ON SUPPLYING HOISTS, END TRUCKS AND OTHER COMPONENTS TO CRANE BUILDERS.

1986A GROUP OF MANAGERS AT COLUMBUS MCKINNON PURCHASES THE COMPANY. THE BUYOUT INVOLVED 11 INVESTORS AND WAS PUT TOGETHER BY HERBERT P. L ADDS JR. , PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND ROBERT L. MONTGOMERY, JR. , VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND CFO.

1985to meet customer demand for innovative

material handling equipment,  Unified

Industries introduces its Enclosed Track Aluminum

(ETA) crane and monorail system. This development

made Unified the first in the industry to offer

customers an aluminum track system that utilizes

light-weight castings and high-impact nylon wheels

for unparalleled ease of movement.

1986

CHESTER HOIST PRODUCES ITS FIRST WORM DRIVE WIRE ROPE HOIST IN LISBON, OHIO.

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as part of its expansion strategy, columbus mckinnon has acquired some of the top material handling companies in the world.

These new partnerships have allowed the company to complement its strengths and venture into new markets.

Year Company Acquired Allows Columbus McKinnon to:

1990 Positech Enter the manipulator market.

1994 Durbin Durco Provide metal stamping capabilities and complementary products.

1994 Conco Manipulators Enhance existing manipulator lines.

1995 Cady Lifters, Inc. Complement its hoist products with custom-design tooling.

1995 Endor Add manufacturing presence and strengthen international market position.

1995 Lift-Tech International Add complementary products to become the leading domestic hoist producer.

Brands: Shaw-Box, Chester Hoist, Budgit

1996 Lister Bolt & Chain Strengthen international presence with access to new markets and products.

1996 Yale Industrial Products (Spreckles) Broaden product lines and strengthen international market position.

Brands: Duff-Norton, Coffing Hoists, Little Mule®

1998 Univeyor Offer material handling design and implementation services for entire facilities.

1998 LICO (AS) Become a full-service designer, fabricator and installer of automated material handling systems.

1998 Abell-Howe Crane Division of Abell-Howe Co. Take advantage of numerous cross-selling opportunities for hoist products and solutions.

1998 Societe D’Exploitation des Raccords Gautier (SERG) Enhance rotary union offering and improve international presence.

1999 Camlok Lifting Clamps Ltd. Become the largest plate clamp manufacturer in Europe with the Tigrip product line.

1999 GL International Establish itself as a significant player in the crane building and service markets.

1999 Washington Equipment Company Extend its crane product line and provide additional engineering capabilities.

1988CHESTER HOIST DELIVERS ITS MODEL SLE ELECTRIC

LOW-HEADROOM CHAIN HOIST TO THE MARKET.

1987YALE FRANCE IS

ESTABLISHED THROUGH MANUTENTION CONNECTION

S.A .R.L. , VIERZON. THE FACILIT Y IS NAMED

COLUMBUS MCKINNON FRANCE SARL IN 2008.

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1989DUFF-NORTON MERGES WITH YALE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS. THE COMPANY WILL EVENTUALLY BECOME KNOWN AS DUFF -NORTON COMPANY, INC.

1989YALE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS GMBH

ADDS HYDRAULIC JACKS AND TOOLS AS WELL AS HOISTING EQUIPMENT

TO ITS OFFERING.

1990CHESTER HOIST ADDS

THE MODEL SL A PNEUMATIC LOW-HEADROOM CHAIN HOIST

TO ITS PRODUCT PORTFOLIO.

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timothy tevens

Timothy T. Tevens first joined Columbus McKinnon as Vice President of Information Services in 1991. Just five years later, he was elected Chief Operating Officer. After helping to guide Columbus McKinnon through a period of rapid expansion, Tevens was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in 1998. Thanks to his leadership, Columbus McKinnon has experienced tremendous international growth, particularly in China, Latin America and Eastern Europe. He has also helped strengthen the company’s position in a variety of markets, including oil and gas, automotive, power generation, heavy manufacturing, mining, construction and entertainment. Outside of Columbus McKinnon, Tim is deeply committed to serving local charities and non-profit organizations.

1991COLUMBUS MCKINNON RECEIVES ITS FIRST EXPORT ORDER FROM TAIWAN.

ORDERS FROM THROUGHOUT ASIA ,EUROPE, CANADA AND SOUTH

AMERICA WOULD SOON FOLLOW.

1991DUFF-NORTON PURCHASES LITTLE MULE AND MOVES PRODUCTION OF THE PRODUCTS TO WADESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.

1992YALE ESTABLISHES ITS FIRST

PL ANT IN HANGZHOU, CHINA. IT IS NAMED HANGZHOU LIL A LIFTING

AND L ASHING CO., LTD.

1996COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION BECOMES A PUBLICLY TRADED STOCK

COMPANY UNDER THE TICKER SYMBOL “CMCO” ON THE NASDAQ.

1996YALE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS (PT Y) LTD. IS FORMED IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA.

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1997YALE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS ASIA

(THAIL AND) CO., LTD. IS ESTABLISHED.MEANWHILE, YALE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

LTD., U.K. ACQUIRES STEERMAN ENGINEERING LTD., U.K.

1998DEEWELD, LTD. CHANGES ITS NAME TO CAMLOK LIFTING CL AMPS LTD. COLUMBUS MCKINNON PURCHASES THE COMPANY A YEAR L ATER.

1998COLUMBUS MCKINNON ACQUIRES ITS

FIRST MANUFACTURING FACILITIES IN CHINA WITH THE PURCHASE OF YALE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS. THE

PL ANTS INCLUDE YALE (HANGZHOU) INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

AND HANGZHOU LIL A LIFTING AND L ASHING CO., LTD.

1998LIFT-TECH INTERNATIONAL INTRODUCES NEW SHAW-BOX END TRUCKS.

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in an increasingly digital world,  Columbus McKinnon remains on the leading edge.

2000-2015More Connected Than Ever

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broadband internet. social media. mobile devices.  Never before

has communication been so immediate and free flowing. The digital evolution has

sparked cultural and even political revolutions. While the world faces new and serious

challenges, forward-thinking individuals and businesses are answering the call

to advance society—today, and for generations to come.

At Columbus McKinnon, we’re dedicated to staying on the forefront of emerging

technologies that impact our Channel Partners and end users. Our products and

solutions are relied on to improve industrial and public safety, to harness alternative

energies that will help reduce environmental impact and to enhance productivity

across the globe.

No one knows exactly what the next 140 years will bring, but you can be sure

Columbus McKinnon will forge ahead with the same ingenuity and resolve that

has led us to where we are today.

2000COLUMBUS MCKINNON INTRODUCES

LODERAIL — A LINE OF FREESTANDING AND CEILING-MOUNTED WORKSTATION

BRIDGE CRANES AND MONORAILS.

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2001COLUMBUS MCKINNON BEGINS

OPERATIONS IN SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL.

2001COLUMBUS MCKINNON CONSOLIDATES LISTER FORGING OPERATIONS WITH DIXIE INDUSTRIES IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE.

2001PFAFF-SILBERBL AU ACQUIRES ALLTEC ANTRIEBSTECHNIK IN HEILBRONN, GERMANY STRENGTHENING THE COMPANY’S INVOLVEMENT IN LINEAR TECHNOLOGY.

2001THE YALE GLOBAL KING AND

SHAW-BOX WORLD SERIES ARE INTRODUCED AND QUICKLY BECOME

THE FL AGSHIP WIRE ROPE HOISTS IN THE COLUMBUS MCKINNON PORTFOLIO.

2001YALE ELÉVACION IBÉRICA S.L. OPENS T WO FACILITIES: ONE IN SEVILL A AND ANOTHER IN A CORUÑA, SPAIN.

2003YALE INDUSTRIAL

PRODUCTS KFT. IS FORMED IN SZEKÉSFEHÉRVÁR, HUNGARY.

2003COLUMBUS MCKINNON HONG KONG IS ESTABLISHED.

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2004THE COFFING JL RECEIVES A

MAJOR OVERHAUL AND BECOMES TODAY’S WELL-KNOWN JLC HOIST.

2005TO HELP CUSTOMERS BETTER MANAGE

THEIR RIGGING INVENTORY, COLUMBUS MCKINNON DEVELOPS A LINE OF DUAL-RATED RIGGING

PRODUCTS FOR USE WITH BOTH GRADE 80 AND GRADE 100 CHAIN AND ATTACHMENTS.

2004columbus mckinnon develops the

cm liberator® to process tires by removing steel

wires and shredding the rubber into pieces smaller

than one inch. Rubber material from this machine can

be used for playgrounds, in rubber applications and as

crumb rubber feed stock. The wire derived from the

tires is recovered and sold to the steel industry.

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2007COLUMBUS MCKINNON ITALIA S.R.L. IS ESTABLISHED IN LEGNANO, ITALY.

2006STAHLHAMMER BOMMERN IS PURCHASED BY DIRK, HENDRIK AND THOMAS BRANDIS.

THE COMPANY’S NAME IS CHANGED TO STAHLHAMMER BOMMERN GMBH (STB).

2007DUFF-NORTON INTRODUCES

THE G-SERIES METRIC ACTUATOR PRODUCT LINE.

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2008YALE LIFTING SOLUTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA INTRODUCES THE REVOLUTIONARY YALE LOCO JACK.

2008COLUMBUS MCKINNON L AUNCHES THE MODEL CPV ELECTRIC CHAIN

HOIST. IT IS THE EUROPEAN COUNTERPART TO THE COMPANY'S ICONIC CM LODESTAR HOIST. T WO

YEARS L ATER, THE CPV MAKES ITS DEBUT IN THE ASIA -PACIFIC MARKET.

2008DUFF-NORTON AGREES TO A PARTNERSHIP WITH TIMOTION TO INTRODUCE A COMMERCIAL ACTUATOR PRODUCT LINE.

2008more than 200 cm lodestar and showpro

electric chain hoists  are used at venues for

the 2008 Beijing Olympics. CM electric chain hoists

suspend the truss system at the Beijing National

Stadium, site of the track and field competition.

Our hoists are also used to support the traveling

camera rail system at the National Aquatics Center.

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2009THE INDOOR SPORTS ARENA LEIPZIG IN GERMANY USES APPROXIMATELY 70 WORM GEAR SCREW JACKS, APPLYING ACTUATOR TECHNOLOGY FROM PFAFF, TO ENSURE OPTIMAL CONDITIONS IN THE TURNS OF ITS OVAL RUNNING TRACK.

Year Company Acquired Allows Columbus McKinnon to:

2008 Pfaff Beteiligungs Gmbh (Pfaff-silberblau) Enhance its position in the European market and gain technical engineering expertise.

2011 Yale Lifting Solutions (Pty) Ltd. Expand presence in South Africa.

2014 Unified Industries Complement its hoist portfolio with workstation cranes and light rail lifting systems.

2015 Stahlhammer Bommern (STB) Extend its rigging product portfolio to include heavy-duty crane hooks.

2009A HIGHLY SENSITIVE RADIO

TELESCOPE IN HAWAII IS MOUNTED TO A SYSTEM OF SIX HIGH-PERFORMANCE

WORM GEAR SCREW JACKS FROM COLUMBUS MCKINNON’S PFAFF

BUSINESS. THE WORM GEAR SCREW JACKS ARE USED TO PRECISELY

POSITION THE TELESCOPE TO MEASURE COSMIC MICROWAVES.

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2010YALE LIFTING SOLUTIONS OPENS ITS NEW SALES, TESTING AND SERVICE CENTER IN MAGALIESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA.

2010TAIPEI RAPID TRANSIT CORPORATION IN

TAIWAN USES A 150-TON-CAPACIT Y,EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT, UNDER-FLOOR

LIFTING SYSTEM WITH TURNTABLES FROM PFAFF -SILBERBL AU TO LIFT ITS TRAINS

FOR MAINTENANCE.

2010COLUMBUS MCKINNON RUSSIA LLC

IS FORMED IN ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA.

2010DURING SUPER BOWL XXXVII I AT RELIANT STADIUM IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, CM LODESTAR HOISTS ARE UTILIZED TO POSITION THE SPECIAL LIGHTING.

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2011STAHLHAMMER BOMMERN CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY.

2011UNIFIED INDUSTRIES INTRODUCES AIR

TRACTOR DRIVES FOR ENCLOSED TRACK ALUMINUM AND STEEL RAIL PROFILES.

2011PFAFF-SILBERBL AU HEBEZEUGFABRIK AND

ALLTEC ANTRIEBSTECHNIK MERGE UNDER THE NEW NAME OF COLUMBUS MCKINNON

ENGINEERED PRODUCTS. THIS SAME YEAR, YALE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS IN VELBERT, GERMANY, CHANGES ITS NAME TO COLUMBUS MCKINNON

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS (CMIP).

2011COLUMBUS MCKINNON OPENS EIGHT OFFICES IN CHINA LOCATED IN SHANGHAI, BEIJING, HANGZHOU, SHENYANG, WUHAN, CHENGDU, GUANGZHOU AND XI ’AN.

2011the next generation of the iconic

cm lodestar electric chain hoist is

introduced,  equipped with a variety of new

features. The redesigned hoist is engineered for

quieter operation, easier maintenance, enhanced

safety and higher duty cycles. In 2015, Columbus

McKinnon will introduce the highly anticipated

two-ton, single-reeved version of the CM Lodestar.

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2011COLUMBUS MCKINNON EXECUTIVES

AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RING THE OPENING BELL

ON THE NASDAQ TRADING FLOOR IN NEW YORK CIT Y.

2011COLUMBUS MCKINNON DEVELOPS THE CM HURRICANE 360° HAND CHAIN HOIST. DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM VERSATILIT Y, THE CM HURRICANE 360° FEATURES A PATENTED HAND CHAIN COVER THAT ROTATES 360 DEGREES, ALLOWING OPERATORS TO SAFELY LIFT LOADS FROM VIRTUALLY ANY ANGLE.

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“Our company's longevity is a testament to the dedication of our Associates around the world.”

— T I M O T H Y T E V E N S , P R E S I D E N T A N D C E O

2012COLUMBUS MCKINNON BRINGS THE SIXTH WHEEL RATCHET TO MARKET. ITS PATENTED DESIGN ALLOWS USERS TO RAISE AND LOWER TRACTOR TRAILER L ANDING GEAR USING AN ERGONOMICALLY CORRECT POSITION, HELPING TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF INJURY.

2012COLUMBUS MCKINNON BEGINS

MANUFACTURING LODEKING WIRE ROPE HOISTS WITH CAPACITIES

UP TO 60 TONS.

2012YALE LIFTING SOLUTIONS

INTRODUCES THE YALE RE-RAILING DEVICE FOR SAFER RE-RAILING OF

LOCOMOTIVES UNDERGROUND.

2012COLUMBUS MCKINNON FORMS KALDIRMA EKIPMANL ARI SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY, AS WELL AS COLUMBUS MCKINNON INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS ME FZE IN DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

GS THEARKET.

WS USERS OR TRAILER GONOMICALLY

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2015COLUMBUS MCKINNON EXPANDS

ITS EXTENSIVE RIGGING OFFERING TO INCLUDE A NEW LINE OF

CM HEAVY-DUT Y CRANE HOOKS WITH THE ACQUISITION OF STAHLHAMMER BOMMERN.

2013DUFF-NORTON PARTNERS

WITH PFAFF TO INTRODUCE THE CML A ACTUATOR

PRODUCT LINE.

2013DESIGNED TO FIT VIRTUALLY ALL COLUMBUS MCKINNON ELECTRIC AND AIR CHAIN HOISTS, THE CM UNIVERSAL TROLLEY ENTERS THE MARKET. THE INITIAL OFFERING INCLUDES PL AIN AND GEARED MODELS, WITH MOTORIZED UNITS TO FOLLOW IN 2015.

2013THE CM BANDIT MAKES ITS DEBUT AS THE WORLD’S FIRST HMI-CERTIFIED RATCHET LEVER HOIST.

2014COLUMBUS MCKINNON

INTRODUCES CM® SMART ID™ RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION

TECHNOLOGY ON ITS CM BANDIT HOIST AND SELECT SHACKLES.

2014COLUMBUS MCKINNON SETS UP T WO NEW SALES OFFICES: ONE IN SINGAPORE AND THE OTHER IN PUNE, INDIA .

2014COLUMBUS MCKINNON COMPLETES A MAJOR EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF ITS T WO MANUFACTURING FACILITIES IN HANGZHOU, CHINA, POSITIONING THE COMPANY FOR FURTHER GROW TH IN THE ASIAN MARKET.

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Our Family of Brandsfrom cm and coffing hoists to endor and

pfaff- silberblau,  Columbus McKinnon’s family

of brands represents quality, performance and innovation

to customers around the world.

frromm cm and coffingg hoists to endor andd

pffafff- silberblau,  Collumbus McKinnon’s family

off braands represents qualityy, performance and innovatioon

too cusstomers around the woorld.

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Our Global Presencecolumbus mckinnon's rich history and

dedication to innovation combine to ensure our

place as the preeminent global material handling leader.

With world-class sales, manufacturing and warehouse

facilities in more than 20 countries, we are uniquely

positioned in all corners of the map to ensure our products

and services are available to our customers anytime, anywhere

around the world.

cooluumbus mckinnon's rich history and

deediication to innovaation combine to ensure oour

pllace as the preeminent globbal material handling leaderr.

WWith world-class sales, mannufacturing and warehouse

faacilitties in more than 20 coountries, we are uniquely

Edmonton, Alberta

Cobourg, Ontario

Hendrik Ido Ambacht, Netherlands

Dubai, U.A.E.

Istanbul, Turkey

Pfaffstatten, Austria

Pune, India

Bangkok, Thailand

Apodaca N.L., Mexico

Santa Fe Springs, California

Woodridge, IllinoisRock Island, Illinois

Eureka, Illinois

Houston, Texas

Tonawanda, New YorkHowell, Michigan

Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico

Amherst, New York

Romeny-sur-marne, FranceVierzon, France

Buchs, SwitzerlandCerro Maggiore, Italy

Recife, BrazilSao Paulo, Brazil

Montevideo, Uruguay

Pretoria, South Africa

Magaliesburg, South Africa

Singapore, Singapore

Johannesburg, South Africa

Durban, South Africa

Mexico City, MexicoVillahermosa, Mexico

Panama City, Panama

Chester, UK

Szekesfehervar, HungarySevilla, Spain

Prenton, UK

Budapest, Hungary

Newtownabbey, N. Ireland

Miskolc, Hungary

Carlow, IrelandChengdu, China

Xi’an, China

Wuhan, China

Beijing, China

Shanghai, China

Shenyang, China

Hangzhou, ChinaHangzhou, China

Guangzhou, China

Wuppertal, GermanyHamm, GermanyKissing, Germany

St. Petersburg, Russia

Plewiska, Poland

Damascus, Virginia

Charlotte, North Carolina

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Lisbon, Ohio

Wadesboro, North Carolina

Sarasota, Florida

Mountain City, Tennessee

Mableton, Georgia

Lexington, Tennessee

Salem, Ohio

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we’d like to thank our many associates around the world —

especially Christie Lagowski and Brian Benzin — for contributing to the development of

this 140th anniversary book. Never before has Columbus McKinnon’s global history been documented

in a single story. Despite the challenges of our long, intricate lineage, great efforts were made to ensure

the information presented is as accurate as possible. Some images may not be exact representations

of their associated milestones and are solely intended to represent related company or product

highlights, both past and future.

This book is by no means our complete history. As a company, we are always eager to learn more about

our diverse roots and add to our legacy. We invite our Associates, Distributors and End Users to continue

to contribute their knowledge and historical information on our products and brands.

photo acknowledgments

4 | workman on the framework of the empire state building. Courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration, ARC 518290. || 5 | statue of liberty. Courtesy of New York Public Library | thomas edison, c. 1918-1919. Courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 306, Records of the U.S. Information Agency (306-NT-279T-20). || 14 | panama canal under construction, 1907. Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs, cph.3c17221. || 15 | wright brothers’ 1903 aeroplane (“kitty hawk”) in first flight, december 17, 1903. Courtesy of National Archives at College Park, ARC 7580929 | thomas roosevelt laughing. Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs, LC-USZ62-2305. || 17 | great cranes in miraflores lock, 1912. Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs, LC-USZ62-138618. || 24 | hello! this is liberty speaking. Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs, LC-USZC4-8046. || 25 | charles lindbergh, with spirit of st. louis in background. Courtesy of Library Congress, Prints and Photographs, cph.3a23920. || 35 | work pays america! prosperity. Courtesy of Library of Congress, Work Projects Administration Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-837. || 49 | the uss arizona (bb-39) burning after the japanese attack on pearl harbor. Courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration, ARC 195617. || 56 | ny world’s fair 1964. Courtesy of PLCjr, Richmond, VA, USA. || 59 | apollo 11. Courtesy of National Aeronautics and Space Administration. || 64 | pillar of fire, space shuttle columbia. Courtesy of NASA/KSC.

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