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): March 16, 2009

ARGAN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-31756	13-1947195
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Church Street, Suite 201, Rockville, MD	20850
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (301) 315-0027

One Church Street, Suite 401, Rockville, MD

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.02(b) Departure of Certain Officers.

On March 16, 2009, Argan, Inc. issued a press release announcing that Joel M. Canino, co-founder and vice chairman of its subsidiary, Gemma Power Systems, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached to this Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Argan, Inc. Press Release issued March 16, 2009.

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.

ARGAN, INC.

Date: March 17, 2009

By: /s/ Arthur F. Trudel                      
Arthur F. Trudel, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Argan, Inc. Press Release issued March 16, 2009.

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EX-99.1

ARGAN, INC. ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF JOEL M. CANINO

MARCH 16, 2009 – ROCKVILLE, MD – Argan, Inc. (NYSE Alternext U.S: AGX) regretfully announces that Joel M. Canino, co-founder and vice chairman of Gemma Power Systems, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009. The company extends its sincerest condolences to Mr. Canino’s family.

Mr. Canino co-founded Gemma Power Systems with William F. Griffin in 1997 and today the Company is one of the largest power plant builders in New England and among the top 20 power plant builders in the nation. Before founding Gemma he served as Chief Executive Officer of CNF Industries, Inc. (now known as Kenetech Energy Systems), a leader in the independent power market. He was a graduate of the Air Conditioning Engineering Technology program at the State University of New York Canton and a former chair of the SUNY Canton Foundation Board of Directors. In December 2004 he gave the largest single gift in the school’s history. In appreciation of his generosity the School of Engineering Technology was renamed the Canino School of Engineering Technology.”

Rainer Bosselmann, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, “Joel was truly an industry veteran and Gemma Power Systems benefited greatly from his expertise and leadership. We are deeply saddened by his passing and convey our heartfelt condolences to his family.”

William Griffin remains Chief Executive Officer of Gemma Power Systems and the Company’s management team includes Eric Whitehouse who was recently named President.

About Argan, Inc.

Argan’s primary business is designing and building energy plants through its Gemma Power Systems subsidiary.  These energy plants include traditional gas as well as alternative energy including biodiesel, ethanol, and renewable energy sources such as wind power and solar.  Argan also owns Southern Maryland Cable, Inc. and Vitarich Laboratories, Inc.

Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to; (1) the Company’s ability to achieve its business strategy while effectively managing costs and expenses; (2) the Company’s ability to successfully and profitably integrate acquisitions; and (3) the continued strong performance of the energy sector. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors detailed from time to time in Argan’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, reference is hereby made to cautionary statements with respect to risk factors set forth in the Company’s most recent reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q, and other SEC filings.

Company Contact:
Rainer Bosselmann/Arthur Trudel
301.315.0027
Investor Relations Contact:
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
Institutional Marketing Services (IMS)
203.972.9200