2026 Campaign aims to raise $100,000, building on $350,000 raised to date through employee, customer and partner support
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO) ("CMCO" or the "Company"), a global leader in intelligent motion solutions, today announced the launch of its 2026 fundraising campaign in support of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Mae and George Siller Scholarship Program. Running from Sept. 1 through Nov. 11, the campaign brings together employees, customers, distributors, suppliers and community supporters to help raise funds to support the Tunnel to Towers Scholarship Program, ensuring that every hero's child has the support to pursue their education and build a life of purpose.
Since 2019, the Company has raised $350,000 to support children who have lost a parent while serving in the U.S. military, helping provide opportunities for college and other higher education pursuits.
"For six years, employees, customers, distributors and partners from across our organization have come together to make a meaningful difference, raising funds and awareness in support of veterans and their families," said David J. Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer. "As we continue this important tradition, we are proud to build on the strong foundation established over the years and further expand the impact we can make together."
Throughout the campaign, CMCO will raise funds through a variety of initiatives designed to engage employees, customers and partners across its network:
- $500 for Every Training Event: From Sept. 1 through Nov. 11, CMCO will donate $500 for every in-person Harrington®, Yale®, Crosby®, Gunnebo Industries®, Peerless® , Magnetek®, Dorner®, montrac® and Duff-Norton® training event hosted during the campaign period.
- Online Education: For the length of the campaign, the Company will donate 100% of proceeds from purchases of the Crosby User's Guide for Lifting online courses.
- Channel Partners: CMCO is also inviting customers and business partners to participate directly. Distributors, channel partners and end users can become official campaign sponsors with a donation of $500 or more.
The Company aims to secure more than 60 campaign sponsors this year while increasing participation across its global network of employees, customers, and stakeholders.
For more information about CMCO's fundraising campaign or to make a donation, visit www.cmco.com/troops.
About Columbus McKinnon Corporation
CMCO is a global leader in intelligent motion solutions designed to advance performance and productivity, helping customers move the world forward with confidence. Guided by its mission to deliver innovative solutions with unmatched safety, quality and reliability, CMCO enables efficient lifting, positioning, securing and movement of materials across a wide range of end markets. Its portfolio spans five key platforms: lifting hardware consumables, hoists and cranes, precision conveyance, automation and linear motion. Driven by a vision for a safer, more productive tomorrow, CMCO partners with customers to solve some of their most complex intralogistics challenges and keep industry in motion. Comprehensive information is available at www.cmco.com.
About the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Since 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has been helping America's heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Children of the Foundation's home recipients are offered full scholarships for undergraduate degrees and accredited trade school programs, helping secure their futures. The Foundation is also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001.
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