CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Form: 8-K)  

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   October 3, 2006

CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 001-12505 31-1481870
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
800 MANOR PARK DRIVE, P.O.BOX 28183, COLUMBUS, Ohio   43228-0183
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   614-870-5000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On October 3, 2006 Core Molding Technologies announced organizational appointments approved by the Board of Directors as part of its succession plan. Kevin L. Barnett will succeed James L. Simonton as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2007, upon Mr. Simonton's decision to retire and Stephen J. Klestinec was appointed Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2007.

Mr. Barnett, age 44, was previously the Company's Group Vice President, Vice President Business Development, Vice President Columbus Operations and Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer since joining the Company in 1997.

Mr. Klestinec, age 56, was previously the Company's Vice President Operations and Vice President Sales and Marketing since joining the Company in 1998.

Mr. Simonton, age 65, has served as president and Chief Executive Officer since joining the Company in 2000.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99(a)

Press release announcing management changes as part of succession plan.





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SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

         
    CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
          
October 4, 2006   By:   /s/ Herman F. Dick, Jr.
       
        Name: Herman F. Dick, Jr.
        Title: Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.(a)
  Press release announcing management changes as part of succession plan