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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): August 29, 2020

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.)
 
205 Crosspoint ParkwayGetzvilleNY14068
(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)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per shareCMCONASDAQ Global Select Market

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))
Emerging Growth Company
If an Emerging Growth Company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



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

On August 29, 2020, Mr. R. Scott Trumbull, a director of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the “Company”) passed away. Mr. Trumbull served as Chair of the Compensation and Succession Committee and on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

On August 31, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing the death of Mr. Trumbull. A copy of the press release is filed with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)  Exhibits.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
  DESCRIPTION
      
  Press Release dated August 31, 2020
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)



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/ Gregory P. Rustowicz
Name:Gregory P. Rustowicz
Title:Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: August 31, 2020

Document

EXHIBIT 99.1
News Release


205 Crosspoint Parkway
Getzville, NY 14068
Immediate Release    

Columbus McKinnon Mourns the Passing of Board Member
R. Scott Trumbull


BUFFALO, NY, August 31, 2020 - With deep sadness, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer and manufacturer of motion control products, technologies, automated systems and services for material handling, announced today that R. Scott Trumbull passed on Saturday, August 29th after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Richard Fleming, Chairman of the Board, commented, “Scott has been an invaluable member of the Board of Directors since 2014, and we have benefited mightily from his superb leadership skills, broad industrial experience, wise counsel, and strategic insights. His many contributions to Columbus McKinnon will have a lasting impact on us for years to come. We are deeply appreciative of his service to our Board and Company, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will miss him terribly.”

Mr. Trumbull served as the Chairman of the Compensation & Succession Committee as well as a member and former Chairman of the Audit Committee. During his business career, he was the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Franklin Electric Company, INC. (Nasdaq: FELE) until his retirement in May 2015. Mr. Trumbull joined the Board of Franklin Electric in 1998 and was
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elected Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in 2002 until his retirement in May 2014. Prior to joining Franklin Electric, Mr. Trumbull began his career at Owen’s-Illinois in 1972, progressively advancing through various operational and leadership positions to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Over the years, Mr. Trumbull has also served on the Board of Directors of Welltower, Inc (NYSE: HCN) and Schneider National, Inc (NYSE: SNDR).


About Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of motion control products, technologies and automated systems and services that efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position, and secure materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, actuators, rigging tools, light rail work stations, and digital power and motion control systems. 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 at www.columbusmckinnon.com.

Contacts:
Gregory P. RustowiczInvestor Relations:
Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial OfficerDeborah K. Pawlowski
Columbus McKinnon CorporationKei Advisors LLC
716-689-5442716-843-3908
greg.rustowicz@cmworks.comdpawlowski@keiadvisors.com

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