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 4, 2001
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-27618 16-0547600
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
140 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY, AMHERST, NEW YORK 14228-1197
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (716) 689-5400
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On June 4, 2001, the registrant announced a major step in its facility
rationalization program with the closure of its Forrest City, Arkansas plant. A
copy of the press release issued in connection with such action is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99 Press Release dated June 4, 2001
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/ ROBERT L. MONTGOMERY, JR.
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Name: Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President
Dated: JUNE 4, 2001
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE
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99 Press Release dated June 4, 2001 1