Columbus McKinnon at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, hall 1.2, stand 440

Integrated CMCO solution expertise for railways worldwide

Kissing/Germany, 2 September 2024 – Since Pfaff Verkehrstechnik was fully merged into Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) in mid-2023, integration within the Group and the mutual support of the Group’s various brands has been further enhanced. Project execution not only involves Columbus Mckinnon’s Pfaff-silberblau brand, but also the STAHL CraneSystems and YALE brands - all playing their share in the success of the projects. The Group's internal cooperation results in new, outstanding solutions for railway technology, which, together with local partners and subcontractors, are realised around the world. The portfolio of the former Pfaff Verkehrstechnik continues to be expanded under the umbrella of CMCO. Sister brands STAHL CraneSystems and YALE also make a strong contribution towards implementing specialised railway technology solutions. These include transport components, but also the complete planning, installation and maintenance of turnkey hoisting and lifting systems for a wide range of railway vehicles worldwide. With the combination of brands and increasing integration, CMCO is even better able to fulfil customer and market requirements. Under a single umbrella, the individual brands perfectly complement each other, as CMCO continues to develop as a reliable technology partner for transport engineering and beyond. Railway technology customers receive all products, solutions and services from a single source, with simpler and more efficient processing across the board - from ordering to delivery and customer service. At the same time, they benefit from a significantly larger product portfolio. A newly established after-sales service provides even more comprehensive and faster support. CMCO brands - the basis for specific customised solutions There are a huge number of major projects realised or underway around the world. In India alone, major projects are currently in progress at eight different locations, including Delhi, Pune, Bangalore and Mumbai. CMCO is also very active in Europe. In the German rail transport network, Deutsche Bahn uses lifting and hoisting solutions from YALE, including small hydraulic pumps, to maintain the bogies on DB Regio trains. A PYB cordless battery powered pump together with the YALE YLS-20/45 low-profile cylinder slightly lifts the train by a little over 2 mm so that the wheels can be turned and checked for damage – this is an official railway maintenance procedure that used to be done by hand.

About Columbus McKinnon Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has a history of over 150 years and is a world leader in lifting and intelligent motion control technology. CMCO combines four business platforms under one roof: lifting solutions (custom-made hoists and crane systems), lifting distribution (standard hoists, hydraulics, load handling attachments), linear motion solutions (lifting columns, lifting systems and winches) as well as conveyance solutions (conveyor systems and conveyor belts). CMCO is a global organization headquartered in Buffalo, New York. Its global presence includes offices and manufacturing facilities in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia. CMCO products are used in more than 50 countries. 3000 employees worldwide generate sales of over 1 billion US dollars (2024). The innovative product portfolio of high-quality brands such as STAHL CraneSystems, Yale, Pfaff-silberblau, Dorner and montratec, among others, addresses the needs of the CMCO customers by increasing safety and promoting growth and efficiency in their businesses. www.cmco.com About Pfaff-silberblau Pfaff-silberblau has been a technological leader in drive and lifting technology for 150 years: Innovative complete solutions with worm gear screw jacks, electromechanical components of linear drive technology or hoists for the steel and heavy industry, logistics, stage technology, for offshore systems and ATEX areas. With this unique portfolio of hoist gearboxes, customers can combine components and solutions as required. The Pfaff rope winch portfolio ranges from manual rope winches for standard applications to electric motor-driven winches. Pfaff is not only a leading supplier of transportation components, but also a leading provider of turnkey maintenance systems for rail vehicles. Pfaff systems are in use all over the world. Pfaff offers roof working platforms, bogie axle changing systems, bogie lifts, turntables, lifting jacks, bogie lifts and turning devices, transfer tables, hybrid lifting systems, underfloor lifting systems and workshop equipment for the bus and rail industry.