Columbus McKinnon is an American manufacturer of material handling equipment, industrial tools, and motion control systems. They provide a wide range of products and services that are used in various industries such as automotive, construction, and entertainment.
Founded in 1875 as Columbus Forge and Iron Company in Ohio, USA
Started as a small machine shop and grew over the years through acquisitions and partnerships
In 1929, the company acquired McKinnon Chain Company, forming Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Went public in 1996 and acquired other companies such as the servo-motor business of Kollmorgen Corporation in 2004
Today, Columbus McKinnon operates in multiple countries and has over 3,000 employees worldwide
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Columbus McKinnon offers a range of hoists such as manual, electric, and air hoists that are used for lifting and moving heavy loads.
They provide various types of cranes such as overhead, gantry, and jib cranes that are used for material handling in industries such as construction and manufacturing.
Columbus McKinnon's rigging products include chains, shackles, hooks, and other components that are used in lifting and rigging operations.
Columbus McKinnon provides products and services to various industries such as automotive, construction, entertainment, and manufacturing.
Columbus McKinnon offers manual, electric, and air hoists that are used for lifting and moving heavy loads.
The main competitors of Columbus McKinnon are Konecranes, Demag, and Harrington Hoists.
Columbus McKinnon is based in Amherst, New York, USA, but operates in multiple countries worldwide.
Columbus McKinnon offers hoists, cranes, rigging products, and motion control systems, among others.
