New eepos Jib Crane Delivers Lightweight Precision and Global Availability

Charlotte, NC, June 24, 2026 – Columbus McKinnon, a leading designer and manufacturer of intelligent motion solutions, products and technologies for material handling, is proud to announce the expansion of its light crane product portfolio with the optimized aluminum eepos Jib Crane. Key product enhancements include extended reach and exceptionally smooth handling due to the new aluminum boom.

Maximum Ergonomics Through Aluminum Technology

The optimized eepos Jib Crane is designed to further enhance efficiency and ergonomics in logistics and manufacturing processes. The boom, made of high-quality aluminum, ensures minimal weight with maximum stability. The benefits for the operator are clear: incomparably easy crane handling and extremely smooth load movement, which drastically reduces the effort required during daily operation.

Despite its lightweight construction, this jib crane delivers impressive performance figures:

• Up to 500 kg load capacity with a maximum boom length of 8 meters

• Up to 1,000 kg load capacity with a compact bo

om length of 4 meters

Custom lengths are also available to meet the exact needs of your application.

A Strong Partnership for the Global Market The optimized jib crane reflects the close and synergistic collaboration between two iconic brands – eepos and Erikkila –leveraging years of combined expertise in the lifting industry.

“We see enormous potential in this optimized jib crane,” said Bastian Schönfeld, Senior Managing Director of the Light Crane & Workstation platform at Columbus McKinnon. “This is the first joint development collaboration between eepos and Erikkila, and it went exceptionally well, demonstrating just how much innovative power lies in combining our expertise.

Two brands –One Strong Foundation

The optimized jib crane will be sold under two brand names. Models with the aluminum boom and lifting capacities up to 1,000 kg will be sold worldwide under the eepos brand. Models with a steel boom and lifting capacities up to 1,500 kg will be offered worldwide through the Erikkila brand.

The eepos jib crane is available to order now, with deliveries starting in early July 2026.

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning, and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations, and digital power and motion control systems. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how. Comprehensive information on Columbus McKinnon is available at www.cmco.com.

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