Gregory Rustowicz, Vice President of Finance and CFO of Columbus McKinnon, shares his thoughts on the company’s strong track record of value creation and resilience through the pandemic and the changing dynamics in the material handling industry.

Columbus McKinnon is a global leader in lifting and motion-control technology, and they are “moving businesses forward with smart solutions for high-value problems.”  With its restructuring initiatives, programmatic M&A approach, and strong cashflow performance even during the pandemic, Columbus McKinnon is a case study on driving alpha returns within the Industrials sector. 

Join us for a glimpse into some of the internal strategies for growth and success that Greg has been part of with Columbus McKinnon’s “great transformation” over the last 10 years, including his ideas on industry trends, thoughts on mergers and acquisitions, and finding and fostering talent.

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This episode is part of our industrials series which focuses on transformational journeys of companies in the industrials sector, one of the most prominent sectors and the bedrock of the U.S. economy.

For More Information

Columbus McKinnon Website: https://www.columbusmckinnon.com/en-us/

Greg Rustowicz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-rustowicz-a2211670/

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Paolo Baldesi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-b-a47b344/