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): March 31, 2010

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

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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)

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

On March 31, 2010, the registrant announced that Joseph Maliekel has been appointed as Chief Accounting Officer. A copy of the press release issued in connection with such action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c)Exhibits.

EXHIBIT NUMBER	DESCRIPTION

99.1	Press Release dated March 31, 2010

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/ Karen L. Howard
	Name:	Karen L. Howard
	Title:	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: March 31, 2010

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER	DESCRIPTION

99.1	Press Release dated March 31, 2010

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