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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): December 22, 2008


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:

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

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

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

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

 
 
 


Item 5.02
DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
   

On December 22, 2008, the registrant announced that it is making organizational changes to further its strategic goal of being a global leader in the material handling industry. The restructuring will be effective January 5, 2009. 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 December 22, 2008
99.2
Separation Agreement


 
 
 


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:  December 22, 2008



 
 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
   
             99.1
Press Release dated December 22, 2008
             99.2
Separation Agreement