Columbus McKinnon Holds Strategic Partner Conference with North American Distributors


AMHERST, N.Y., July 8, 2016 - Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, recently held its 2016 North American Strategic Partner Conference with Channel Partners from across the United States and Canada.



Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the conference featured a number of guest speakers who presented on critical business topics such as the state of the North American economy, trends in the industrial marketplace and an overview of the material handling industry. CMCO’s global product management team hosted new product sessions, offering hands-on demonstrations and insight into the company’s innovative new product development initiatives.



“Our network of value-add Channel Partners is a key component of our go-to-market strategy,” said Steve Vitello, Executive Director of Sales Marketing, CMCO Hoist Rigging – North America. “We considered this conference an investment in this very critical asset and an excellent opportunity to share important business and product information that will benefit them and, ultimately, our end-users.”



The three-day event was highlighted by a keynote address from former major league baseball pitcher and Olympic gold medalist, Jim Abbott, who spoke about overcoming adversity to achieve success.



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, rigging tools 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 on its website at www.cmworks.com.



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Christie Lagowski

Communications Specialist

Columbus McKinnon Corporation

716-689-5648

christie.lagowski@cmworks.com

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