Mhlnews 2939 Cm Unified
Mhlnews 2939 Cm Unified
Mhlnews 2939 Cm Unified
Mhlnews 2939 Cm Unified
Mhlnews 2939 Cm Unified

Columbus McKinnon Acquires Unified Industries

March 5, 2014
Cranes are added to CM’s hoist portfolio.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation acquired privately-owned Unified Industries, Inc. ("Unified"), makers of overhead light rail workstations used in automotive and other industrial applications.

"Unified's workstation cranes and light rail lifting systems are a natural extension of our hoist product portfolio,” said Timothy T. Tevens, president and CEO. “The combination elevates our ability to deepen relationships with our OEMs through a broader scope of bundled solutions.”

With its headquarters in Howell, Mich., Unified had sales of $12.4 million in 2013. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Columbus McKinnon's earnings in fiscal year 2015.

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