SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 May 2008
TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
(Name of Registrant)
P.O.BOX 80, Gedera 70750 Israel
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
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6-K Items
1. Press Release re Tat Technologies Ltd. Announces Appointment of New
CEO dated May 6, 2008.
ITEM 1
Press Release Source: TAT Technologies Limited
TAT Technologies Ltd. Announces Appointment of New CEO
Tuesday May 6, 11:57 am ET
GEDERA, Israel, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAT Technologies Limited
(Nasdaq: TATTF - News) today announced the appointment of Mr. Shmuel Fledel as
CEO. Mr. Fledel comes to TAT Technologies from El-AL Israel Airlines Ltd. where
he served as V.P., Maintenance & Engineering. He will assume his new position
at TAT Technologies on May 19, 2008.
With more than 20 years of senior management experience including his military
service as a chief commander in the Israeli Air Force, and as the CEO of Cyclone
Aviation Products Ltd., Mr. Fledel brings a track record in management in the
military and civil aviation business. He succeeds Mr. Dov Zeelim who served as
the company's CEO for the last 25 years and was instrumental in advancing the
company to a leading position in its markets.
Following a change in the control of the company in December 2007, eight new
members were appointed to the company's Board of Directors. The appointment of
Mr. Fledel as CEO is a major step in executing the company's long term strategy
and achieving future growth
Mr. Giora Inbar, Chairman of the Board stated, "I am pleased that we have
recruited a person of Shmuel's caliber and vision to lead our company. I
strongly believe that his leadership will enable us to achieve our growth and
profitability goals."
Mr. Fledel commented, "I am truly excited to have the opportunity to lead the
company and to work closely with the board, management team and employees to
achieve our goals."
About TAT Technologies Ltd.
TAT, 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.
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/Israel Ofen
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Israel Ofen
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 6, 2008