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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 31, 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:

o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 


 
 

 
 
Item 8.01
OTHER EVENTS.

On January 31, 2011, the registrant announced the call for redemption of approximately $24,072,000 million of its outstanding Senior Subordinated 8 7/8% Notes due 2013.  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 31, 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 31, 2011

 
 

 

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Press Release dated January 31, 2011