Columbus McKinnon to Present at the RBC Capital Markets Industrial Manufacturing, Technology, and Services Conference on September 22, 2008

AMHERST, N.Y., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer, Timothy T. Tevens and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Karen L. Howard will present at the RBC Capital Markets 2008 Industrial Manufacturing, Technology, and Services Conference in New York on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, which efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position or secure materials. Key products include hoists, cranes, chain and forged attachments. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how. Comprehensive information on Columbus McKinnon is available on its web site at http://www.cmworks.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future revenue and earnings, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements, including changes in accounting regulations and other factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

    Contact:

    Karen L. Howard
    Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer
    Columbus McKinnon Corporation
    716-689-5550
    Karen.howard@cmworks.com

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