8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): June 11, 2007

United Components, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)

Delaware	333-107219	04-3759857
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

14601 Highway 41 North
Evansville, Indiana 47725
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812) 867-4156

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

      (c) and (d) On June 11, 2007, the Company appointed Daniel J. Johnston, 49, as Chief Financial Officer and a director. Mr. Johnston has been the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Solae, LLC, a manufacturer of soy-based food ingredients, since 2006. From 1994 to 2005, he was employed by United Industries Corporation, a manufacturer of consumer packaged goods, most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2001 to 2005.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated June 11, 2007.

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 this 11^th day of June, 2007.

UNITED COMPONENTS, INC.
By:	/s/ Keith A. Zar
Name:	Keith A. Zar
Title:	Vice President and General Counsel

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

United Components Appoints Daniel J. Johnston as CFO

EVANSVILLE, IN June 11, 2007 —  United Components, Inc. (UCI) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Daniel J. Johnston as UCI’s new Chief Financial Officer. Johnston will also serve as a member of the board of directors.

Johnston, 49, comes to UCI from Solae, LLC, a $1 billion dollar producer of soy-based food products, where he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Solae, he spent more than 10 years in senior financial and operational positions at United Industries Corporation, a manufacturer of consumer packaged goods, which was sold to Rayovac Corporation in 2005.

“We are thrilled to have Dan Johnston join the UCI team,” said Bruce Zorich, Chief Executive Officer of UCI. “Dan has an excellent financial and operational background, and a proven track record as a successful CFO. On a personal and professional level, he’ll be a great fit for our organization.”

About United Components, Inc.

United Components, Inc. is among North America’s largest and most diversified companies servicing the vehicle replacement parts market. We supply a broad range of products to the automotive, trucking, marine, mining, construction, agricultural and industrial vehicle markets. Our customer base includes leading aftermarket companies as well as a diverse group of original equipment manufacturers.

For More Information, Contact:

Mike Malady, Vice President, Human Resources (812) 867-4713