United States v. Columbus McKinnon Corp., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
Published Date: 2/3/2026
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Summary
The U.S. government says Columbus McKinnon’s plan to buy Kito Crosby could hurt competition in the electric chain hoist market. To keep things fair, Columbus McKinnon must sell off its power chain hoists and chains businesses. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the court decides, so changes could happen soon and affect how these products are sold.
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