The 3 Most Asked Questions from our CM-ET Motor (Hoist) Schools

January 15, 2013

During our CM-ET training classes we receive many questions, especially about chain and proper lubrication. In my opinion, the chain is the most abused and neglected part of the motor. It is almost rare to find chain in the field that does not need to be lubricated unless it has just come from the factory. [...]

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A Safe New Year in 2013

December 31, 2012

As we start out in 2013, here are some New Year’s Resolutions to be made by employees who want to have a safe year: I vow to come into work ready for a safe day. I will be clear headed and ready to focus on my work with a positive attitude. I will be aware [...]

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The Impact of Community Service

December 26, 2012

I love to read stories about how companies reach out to help others in the community.  It is nice to focus on the positives for a change and see the good that is happening all around us. Instead of sharing one of our technical write-ups this week, we decided that it would be a good change to [...]

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CM-ET Announces Online Lodestar Maintenance Training

December 13, 2012

For over 30 years, CM-ET has been conducting this 1-day motor class to help familiarize entertainment technicians and riggers on safe and proper general maintenance and repair of the CM-ET Lodestar. Starting today, this popular class is available online! Get trained today! Students can expect the same level of information they would get if they [...]

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Yale Global King Now Available with Explosion Proof Options

December 10, 2012

Columbus McKinnon has a long history of supplying equipment for use in hazardous environments. We just launched our newest entry into this market:  the Yale Global King Explosion-Proof Wire Rope Hoist designed to meet Division 2, Class I, Groups B, C & D requirements where flammable gases, vapors and liquids are present. Explosion-Proof Classifications & [...]

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Columbus McKinnon Helps you Understand and Comply with the Buy American Act

November 27, 2012

Many of you have been asking us about the Buy American Act (BAA),  whether our rigging products are made in America, and if they comply with BAA requirements.  Did you know that, unless an exception applies, the BAA requires domestic manufacturing of an end product and that more than half the cost of its components be [...]

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Coffing & CM Ratchet Lever Hoists: Great Benefits & One-Handed Free Chaining

November 12, 2012

Ratchet lever hoists by Columbus McKinnon have countless benefits. Their lightweight design makes them easy to handle and transport. Some are even small enough to fit into your lunch box! Lever hoists are an extremely adaptable tool that can be used for a variety of applications.  When you choose a hoist with one-handed free chaining [...]

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The Curtain Goes Up on the New CM-ET Website

November 2, 2012

Columbus McKinnon Entertainment Technology (CM-ET) announces the launch of its new website at www.cm-et.com. The goal of this major redesign was to make the visitor experience more enjoyable, as well as educational. Aside from updating the site’s look and feel, we focused on improving the navigation. We know that visitors want to find what they’re looking [...]

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Five Intense Days at CM-ET Mega School: An Alumni Review

October 31, 2012

We love to talk about our entertainment training. We believe in teaching people how to be safer in their work environments. As much as I enjoy hearing stories from our training team, what gives me even greater pleasure is hearing this same enthusiasm echoed from one of our attendees. Bart Wells from Cory’s Audio Visual [...]

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The LDI Show and Stories from Vegas That We Can Share

October 26, 2012

Last weekend Columbus McKinnon attended the 25th LDI show in Las Vegas and it was an event to remember. The show featured product innovations and refinements in lighting, sound, projection, special effects and more. Attendance at the show was the highest we have seen in the last three years. Whether you were there or not, below are five [...]

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