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Proven Safety Solutions for High-Risk Industrial Environments
Trusted Solutions for Heavy Machinery Manufacturing Facilities
At Columbus McKinnon, we know your job goes far beyond policy. You’re responsible for more than compliance checkboxes. You’re the person everyone counts on to reduce risk, keep teams safe, and ensure nothing gets missed.
We’ve spent over 150 years supporting safety leaders in heavy industrial environments. We understand the pressure you’re under and the standards you need to meet. That’s why we engineer solutions that are certified, heavy-duty, and ready for your toughest jobs. Our systems help you standardize without compromising safety and are backed by support for real-world environments.
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Know What’s Happening Before It Becomes a Safety Issue
You need equipment that’s as reliable as your safety protocols. We help you build safer systems without adding complexity or slowing down operations.
Here’s how we support safety professionals like you:
- Certified products developed to meet OSHA, ASME, and UL standards
- Ergonomic controls that reduce operator fatigue and human error
- Smart diagnostics that catch issues before they become incidents
- Standardized equipment for easier inspections and training across sites
- Solutions from reliable brands: CM®, Yale®, Shaw-Box®, Magnetek®, Coffing®, and more
Every product is backed by our nationwide support network with technical expertise and on-site service when you need it.
Know What’s Happening Before It Becomes a Safety Issue
When your equipment communicates, your team can stay ahead of the risk.
With solutions like Intelli-Connect™ Mobile, you get real-time visibility into the health of your overhead systems so you can act early, stay safe, and avoid costly disruptions.
- Live fault alerts and diagnostics
- Remote performance monitoring across systems
- Proactive maintenance planning
It’s one more way we help you reduce risk and increase uptime — without adding more to your plate.
Give Your Team the Confidence and Training to Do It Right
Even the safest equipment needs the right people behind it.
Our training programs are built for real industrial environments and tailored to your facility’s needs. Choose the format that works best: onsite, online, or at our Getzville, NY, Training Center.
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Overhead Crane Operator Training
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CMCO Chain and Wire Rope Hoist Technician Recertification
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Magnetek® IMPULSE®·G+ Mini Drive Advanced Level Programming
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Drive Training | Introduction to Magnetek IMPULSE AC Drives
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Overhead Crane & Hoist Frequent/Monthly Inspection 1-Day Course
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Custom On-Site Training for Your Team
We also offer customized, hands-on programs for larger teams at your facility.
Visit the Training Portal to view upcoming sessions or request a custom program.
Let's Talk About Your Safety Priorities
Maybe you’re planning an upgrade, responding to an audit, or working to standardize aging systems. Wherever you’re starting from, we’re ready to help with solutions engineered for compliance, built for reliability, and supported by experts who understand your environment.
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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