columbus mckinnon manufactures a broad line of material handling products for use in a wide range of markets around the world. primary products include hoists, lifting chain, overhead crane systems and below-the-hook attachments. the company has a rich 135-year history, and many of the brands are the most recognized in the world. products from columbus mckinnon are used to lift, position, and secure loads in hundreds of industries including fabrication, food processing, mining, forestry, entertainment, trucking, utility, and defense – to name only a few.