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Reliable Solutions for the People Who Keep Things Moving
Built for Uptime.
Backed by a Partner Who Gets It.
You may be overseeing equipment upgrades, managing procurement, or simply looking for a solution that works without creating more complexity. Maybe your role is defined or maybe it's evolving. Either way, you’re the one who people count on to keep things moving.
At Columbus McKinnon, we’ve spent more than 150 years supporting professionals across industrial environments — from heavy manufacturing to assembly and maintenance. We’re a trusted partner for you, not just as an equipment supplier, but as a partner who listens, understands the stakes, and gets it right.
Our trusted brands — CM®, Yale®, Shaw-Box®, Magnetek®, Coffing®, and Chester® — are built to perform in the real world. Day after day. Shift after shift.
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Simple Ugrades That Make a Serious Impact
Whether you're replacing aging equipment or helping your team work more efficiently, our systems are made to fit your workflow, not interrupt it.
Retrofit-ready solutions include:
- CM® Lodestar, Yale® Cable King, and hoists
- Magnetek® VFDs and radio controls for precision motion
- Intelli-Connect™ Mobile for real-time diagnostics and insights
You don’t need to start from scratch. These upgrades help you meet performance, safety, and budget goals without taking your facility offline.
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Reliable Support That Makes Your Job Easier
Working with Columbus McKinnon means more than getting the right products. You get practical support, responsive answers, and tools that make your job easier, not harder.
Here’s what that looks like:
- Fast help from U.S.-based technical experts
- CAD files and documentation ready when you are
- Nationwide service and parts support
- Training that fits your schedule: online, onsite, or at our Getzville, NY, training center
Our systems are tested in the most demanding environments, and we back them with real-world data, case studies, and insights you can use to make confident decisions.
Meet Your Heavy Machinery Manufacturing Specialist: Jim Orme
When you reach out, you’ll connect with Jim Orme.
Jim has spent more than forty years helping plant leaders solve real material handling challenges. He brings deep experience in hoists, cranes, patented track crane and monorail systems, along with a practical, customer-first mindset.
He works directly with plant managers, contractors, and engineering teams to design solutions that support your safety standards, your performance needs, and your budget. If you want straightforward guidance from someone who understands the realities of heavy manufacturing environments, Jim is ready to help.
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