Hartland, WI., May 2, 2025 – Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer and manufacturer of intelligent motion solutions, is exhibiting its latest conveyance solutions that bring speed, efficiency and automation to industries, including the montrac® shuttle system at Automate, May 12-15, at the Hunting Place in Detroit. Joining montratec® at PACK EXPO Southeast is fellow Columbus McKinnon brand Dorner.

Dorner (www.dornerconveyors.com), is a global leader in conveyor automation system design, manufacturing and integration. montratec® (https://www.montratec.de/en/) is a global innovator of modular monorail systems for transport and process automation.  

Automate attendees will see the combined power of Dorner and montratec’s pallet and shuttle system offering in a comprehensive loop displaying the latest innovations in pallet conveyors from Dorner and shuttle solutions from montratec®. This loop will showcase how the Dorner brand of pallet systems and the montrac® shuttle system can work in cohesion in a large-scale project.  

The newly released DualMove will lead off the Dorner pallet systems on display. The DualMove features twin-strand timing belts that glide pallets precisely from one stop to the next. It also features three accessory modules: lift and transfer, lift and rotate, and lift and locate. DualMove’s reliability, flexibility, and easy integration make it a great fit for several assembly applications. Attendees will see the precision that the DualMove offers when interacting with robotics.

Among the other conveyors is the ERT line from Dorner, an industry-ready solution engineered to convey medical, electrical, and heavy-duty cleanroom-based product assembly. Boasting a versatile, low back-pressure platform, the ERT offers seamless and adaptable performance for various appliance, electronics, automotive, and consumer goods assembly applications. Its simple and effective design, including non-contact zoning and slip roller accumulation capability, ensures safe and efficient operation while minimizing downtime. With ISO Class 4 verification for cleanroom applications, the ERT sets a new standard for precision and reliability.

German-based montratec® will demonstrate its montrac® Shuttles, which are intelligent single or twin-axle conveyors equipped with an onboard power supply. This intralogistics solution minimizes cycle times and maximizes customer operational throughput. montratec® solutions use asynchronous movement of shuttles that allow products to be moved independently in multiple directions at varying speeds to balance production lines, increasing flexibility and productivity. montratec® also brings a higher level of cleanroom certification that expands market access in the battery, EV, life sciences, electronics, and semiconductor industries. As part of CMCO’s Conveyance Solutions Group, we can offer local montrac® system support in North America, saving you valuable time and money. Not only does our North American team assist with quoting, engineering, and manufacturing new montrac® systems, but we can also assist with:

• System installation and integration support
• Custom applications engineering
• Spare parts, repair, and maintenance service
• Shuttle repair

In addition to the pallet system loop from Dorner and montratec®, Dorner will be showcasing the ERT350, a new option from Dorner’s Engineered-to-Order team. The ERT350 is the largest pallet system in Dorner’s offering, designed for robust assembly applications, including automotive, large appliance, and battery production. ERT350 utilizes unique design and automation designs in order to handle increased force for heavy-duty assembly operations.  

About Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how. Comprehensive information on Columbus McKinnon is available at www.cmco.com. Dorner, Garvey, and montratec are brands of Columbus McKinnon.