Columbus McKinnon Appoints Heath A. Mitts to Board of Directors
AMHERST, N.Y. –Â Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, announced the appointment of Heath A. Mitts to its Board of Directors effective May 17, 2015. Mr. Mitts is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IDEX Corporation (NYSE:IEX), a diversified engineered products company specializing in fluid and metering technologies, dispensing equipment, and fire and safety equipment to a wide range of industries throughout the world.
Ernest R. Verebelyi, Chairman of Columbus McKinnon's Board of Directors, commented, "Heath's leadership skills and extensive experience as a financial manager and publicly traded company CFO adds a valuable perspective on financial matters to our talented Board. In addition, Heath provides additional 'on the ground' international industrial experience in the Asia Pacific region. We look forward to his contributions as we execute our strategy to become the global leader in helping customers lift, position and secure materials easily and safely."
Prior to joining IDEX Corporation, Mr. Mitts was at PerkinElmer, Inc., a publicly traded company serving the global healthcare industry, in various senior financial management roles in both North America and overseas in Singapore. He went to PerkinElmer after five years at Honeywell where he gained world-class training in financial planning and analysis, progressing through various managerial roles including Director of Finance. Mr. Mitts earned an M.B.A. from Penn State University and a B.B.A. from Southern Methodist University.
Including Mr. Mitts, Columbus McKinnon's Board of Directors is now composed of nine members, eight of which are independent directors. Mr. Mitts will serve on the Audit Committee and Governance Committee. He will stand for ratification at the Company's annual shareholder meeting on July 27, 2015.
About Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, which efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position and secure materials. Key products include hoists, cranes, actuators and rigging tools. 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 on its website at http://www.cmworks.com.
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Gregory P. Rustowicz
Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
716-689-5442
greg.rustowicz@cmworks.com
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Advisors LLC
716-843-3908
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