Columbus McKinnon Navigates Record Orders Amid Profitability Pressures

Industrial equipment manufacturer Columbus McKinnon finds itself in a complex financial position, balancing a record-high order backlog against significant profitability challenges. The company’s upcoming presentation at the Sidoti conference on September 17th is anticipated with particular interest as management seeks to reassure investors about its strategic direction.

A notable bright spot emerges from the company’s order books, which reached an unprecedented $360.1 million. This represents a substantial 23% increase compared to the previous year’s figures. Driving this growth were new orders totaling $258.6 million, marking a 2% improvement, with project orders specifically surging by 8%. The company’s book-to-bill ratio remains healthy at 1.1x, indicating continued robust demand for its products.

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