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): January 22, 2009

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)

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)

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Item 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION  

On January 22, 2009, the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2009.  The press release is annexed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit annexed hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth in such filing.

Item 9.01	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d)                Exhibits.

EXHIBIT NUMBER	DESCRIPTION
99.1	Press Release dated January 22, 2009

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 (Principal Financial Officer)

Dated:  January 22, 2009

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER	DESCRIPTION
99.1	Press Release dated January 22, 2009