form8k.htm


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 13, 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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01OTHER EVENTS.

On January 13, 2011, the registrant announced the pricing of its offering of $150 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Subordinated 7 7/8% Notes due 2019.  A copy of the press release issued in connection with such action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c)Exhibits.
 
 
EXHIBIT NUMBER  DESCRIPTION
   
99.1 Press Release dated January 13, 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 13, 2011
 
 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
 
EXHIBIT NUMBER  DESCRIPTION
   
99.1 Press Release dated January 13, 2011