officerpromotions8k.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): June 3, 2009


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 June 3, 2009, the registrant announced the Board of Directors appointed Gene P. Buer and Charles R. Giesige as officers of the Company.  Mr. Buer will serve as Vice President Hoist Products – the Americas.  Prior to this promotion he was Executive Director- Hoist Products.  Mr. Giesige will serve as Vice President Rigging Products – the Americas.  He previously was Executive Director, Rigging and CES, Americas.  Both serve as members of the Company’s management executive committee.  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 June 3, 2009
   


 
 
 


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/ Karen L. Howard
 
Name:
Karen L. Howard
 
Title:
Vice President and Chief
   
    Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)



Dated:  June 3, 2009



 
 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
   
             99.1
Press Release dated June 3, 2009