SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2013

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEW YORK
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-27618
 
16-0547600
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
140 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY, AMHERST, NEW YORK
 
14228-1197
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number including area code: (716) 689-5400
 
_________________________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On July 26, 2013 the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  The press release is annexed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit annexed hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth in such filing.

Item 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)  Exhibits.

EXHIBIT
NUMBER
  
DESCRIPTION
  
  
  
99.1
  
Press Release dated July 26, 2013
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

  
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
  
  
  
  
  
  
By:
/s/ Gregory P. Rustowicz
  
  
Name:
Gregory P. Rustowicz
  
  
Title:
Vice President and Chief
  
  
  
Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
  

Dated:  July 26, 2013

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT
NUMBER
  
DESCRIPTION
  
  
  
  
Press Release dated July 26, 2013