SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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F O R M 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR
15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of October 2008
TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
(Name of Registrant)
P.O.BOX 80, Gedera 70750 Israel
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
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TAT Technologies Ltd.
6-K Items
1. Press release re TAT Technologies Ltd. Announces New Chief Executive
Officers and New Active Chairman of Limco-Piedmont Inc. dated October
10, 2008.
ITEM 1
Press Release Source: TAT Technologies Limited
TAT Technologies Ltd. Announces New Chief Executive Officers and
New Active Chairman of Limco-Piedmont Inc.
Friday October 10, 11:30 am ET
GEDERA, Israel, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAT Technologies Limited
(Nasdaq: TATTF - News) today announced the appointment of
Robert Koch and Ehud Netivi as Co-Chief Executive Officers of the Company's
subsidiary, Limco-Piedmont Inc., effective October 2, 2008. Mr. Koch was
previously the President of Limco-Airepair, Inc. and Mr. Netivi was previously
the President of Piedmont Aviation Component Services, Inc., subsidiaries of
Limco-Piedmont. They succeed Shaul Menachem, who has stepped down as a director
and CEO of Limco-Piedmont, but will remain an employee of Limco-Piedmont
through December 31, 2008.
Both individuals have strong aerospace backgrounds. Mr. Koch was employed for
almost 20 years by the Lori Heat Transfer operations of Honeywell Aerospace. He
joined Nordam Group Inc. in January 2005 and most recently served as Senior
Director of Support Services, located in Tulsa, OK. Mr. Netivi has over 30
years experience in the aerospace industry, serving in various managerial roles
with Israel Aircraft Industries. Mr. Netivi served as Production Manager,
Business Development and Marketing Director, and General Manager of several IAI
subsidiaries. Most recently, Mr. Netivi served as Business Development and
Marketing Director of IAI International, located in St. Louis, Missouri.
In addition, Dr. Shmuel Fledel, the CEO of the Company, was elected Chairman of
the Board of Limco-Piedmont effective October 2, 2008.
About TAT Technologies Ltd.
The Company, together with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the
manufacture, repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment, such as heat
exchangers, precoolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers used in aircraft, defense
systems, electronic equipment and other applications. In addition the company
manufactures and overhauls aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps,
valves, power systems, turbines, etc.
About Limco-Piedmont Inc.
Limco-Piedmont Inc. provides maintenance, repair and overhaul, or MRO, services
and parts supply services to the aerospace industry. Limco-Piedmont's four
Federal Aviation Administration certified repair stations provide aircraft
component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service
centers and the military. Limco-Piedmont specializes in MRO services for
components of aircraft, such as heat transfer components, auxiliary power units,
propellers, landing gear and pneumatic ducting. In conjunction with
Limco-Piedmont's MRO services, Limco-Piedmont is also an original equipment
manufacturer of heat transfer equipment for airplane manufacturers and other
related products. Limco-Piedmont's parts services division offers inventory
management and parts services for commercial, regional and charter airlines and
business aircraft owners.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks
and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general
business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services
and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and
continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, and other risks
detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. These documents contain and identify other important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and
other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake
no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/Shmuel Fledel
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Shmuel Fledel
Chief Executive Officer
Date: October 10, 2008