Columbus McKinnon to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industries Conference on December 10, 2009

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Timothy T. Tevens and Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer Karen L. Howard will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industries Conference in New York on Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 1:25 to 2:05 PM ET.

An audio webcast of Columbus McKinnon’s presentation will be available at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/industrials09/id89307427.cfm or a link for the presentation will be available at the Columbus McKinnon website: http://www.cmworks.com. Columbus McKinnon’s presentation and a copy of the presentation materials will be available on the Company’s web site at http://www.cmworks.com on December 10, 2009 and archived there for 90 days following completion of the presentation.

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 or secure materials. Key products include hoists, cranes, actuators chain and forged attachments. 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 web site at http://www.cmworks.com.