form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
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): January 10, 2011
 
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 8.01
OTHER EVENTS.

On January 10, 2011, the registrant announced its intention to raise proceeds through a private offering of Senior Subordinated Notes, pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933.  A copy of the press release issued in connection with such action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
 
Item 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c)Exhibits.
 
EXHIBIT NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
   
99.1
Press Release dated January 10, 2011

 
 
 

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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
  
       
 
By:   
/s/ Karen L. Howard
  
  Name:  
Karen L. Howard
  
  Title:  
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
  

Dated:  January 10, 2011

 
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
   
Press Release dated January 10, 2011