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): AUGUST 16, 2001 --------------- 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) Item 5. OTHER EVENTS On August 16, 2001, the registrant announced another major step in its facility rationalization program with the closure of its Lister Bolt & Chain Division manufacturing facility in Richmond, BC, Canada. 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 August 16, 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. ----------------------------- Name: Robert L. Montgomery, Jr. Title: Executive Vice President Dated: AUGUST 16, 2001 --------------- EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE - --------------- ----------- ---- 99 Press Release dated August 16, 2001 1