-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, LoCZkzl3aDmNAPk6An+Q636G2z/3+H4a7byX/fWNDdGQgd7uUJuqYUcWCF9rcUKD jrSLxf2sMdlN3XLUpydzSg== 0000950124-07-004314.txt : 20070815 0000950124-07-004314.hdr.sgml : 20070815 20070815170537 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950124-07-004314 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070815 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070815 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070815 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Ecology Coatings, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001173313 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT [5084] IRS NUMBER: 260014658 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91436 FILM NUMBER: 071060360 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2081 SOUTH LAKE LINE DRIVE CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84109 BUSINESS PHONE: 8014674566 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2081 SOUTH LAKE LINE DRIVE CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84109 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: OCIS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020513 8-K 1 k17864e8vk.htm CURRENT REPORT DATED AUGUST 15, 2007 e8vk
 

 
 
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)
August 15, 2007
ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Nevada   333-91436   26-0014658
         
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File No.)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
35980 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (248) 723-2223
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
On August 15, 2007, Ecology Coatings, Inc. ("Ecology Coatings"), appointed Richard D. Stromback to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective as of August 15, 2007. Mr. Stromback will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Stromback succeeds F. Thomas Krotine as Chief Executive Officer who will continue to serve as an employee of Ecology Coatings. Mr. Krotine will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer and will continue to serve as President. In addition, Mr. Krotine will remain a member of the Board of Directors of Ecology Coatings.
Mr. Stromback, age 38, previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ecology Coatings from December 2003 until November 2006. Mr. Stromback has also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since December 2003.
Mr. Krotine, age 66, served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Ecology Coatings since November, 2006. Mr. Krotine has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Ecology Coatings since November 2006.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
99.1
  Text of press release issued by Ecology Coatings, Inc., dated August 15, 2007, titled “Ecology Coatings Names Richard Stromback as CEO.”

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SIGNATURES
     In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Ecology Coatings, Inc., has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto
Date: August 15, 2007
         
  ECOLOGY COATINGS, INC.,
A Nevada corporation
 
 
  /s/ Adam S. Tracy, Esq.    
  By: Adam S. Tracy   
  Title:   Vice President, General  
  Counsel & Secretary  
 

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EX-99.1 2 k17864exv99w1.htm PRESS RELEASE ISSUED AUGUST 15, 2007 exv99w1
 

Exhibit 99.1
Press Contact:
Alanna Gino, Antenna Group (for Ecology Coatings)
415-977-1918
alanna@antennagroup.com
Ecology Coatings Names Chairman Richard Stromback as CEO
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. August 15, 2007 — Ecology Coatings, Inc. (OTCBB: ECOC), a leader in the development of nano-enabled, ultra-violet (UV) curable, clean technology coatings, today announced that its Chairman, Richard Stromback, has been elected to the additional position of Chief Executive Officer. Tom Krotine will transition to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer. This reorganization follows the recent company listing on the OTC Bulletin Board and supports Ecology Coatings’ strategy for bringing its proprietary UV-curable coatings to market.
Mr. Stromback’s new role affords him the ability to focus on corporate strategy and build upon the momentum that the Company has generated since it was founded. Mr. Stromback’s history with Ecology Coatings and his experience in Europe and Asia will help the Company continue to gain traction in the global industrial markets, as well as develop additional strategic partnerships for continued long term growth. Drawing on his 35 years of industry experience, Mr. Krotine will apply his expertise in coatings technology, business process optimization and new business development as he oversees global operations and logistics as Ecology Coatings’ COO.
“As Ecology Coatings moves into the next phase of product commercialization, Tom’s deep knowledge of the coatings industry will be best used to extend the company’s reach into new industry channels,” said Mr. Stromback. “Meanwhile, I am very enthusiastic about becoming more closely involved in the day-to-day business of Ecology Coatings as we scale up to satisfy demand and address the public market.”
About Ecology Coatings, Inc.
Ecology Coatings, Inc. is a leader in the development of nano-enabled, ultra-violet curable, clean technology coatings that are designed to drive efficiencies and clean processes in manufacturing. The Company creates proprietary coatings with unique performance attributes by leveraging its platform of integrated nano-material technologies. Ecology Coatings collaborates with industry leaders to develop high-value, high-performance coatings for applications in the specialty paper, automotive, general industrial, electronic, and medical sectors of the economy. For information about Ecology Coatings and its product offerings, call (248) 723-2223 or visit www.ecologycoatings.com. Ecology Coatings’ common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “ECOC”.
Founded in March 1990 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Ecology

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Coatings also maintains a research and development facility in Akron, Ohio.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for statements of historical fact, the information presented herein constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as, Ecology Coatings (the “Company”), by and through its management, “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “foresees,” “intends,” “plans” or other words of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include but are not limited to: Ecology Coatings’ ability to develop, manufacture and market innovative products in a rapidly changing technological environment; the Company’s ability to compete in products and prices in an intensely competitive industry; the Company’s ability to maintain and enforce a strong intellectual property portfolio; the Company’s ability to attract sufficient capital; the Company’s ability to attract and retain talented individuals; adverse changes in general economic or market conditions, and; other events, factors and risks previously and from time to time disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, specifically, the Company’s latest periodic Report on Form 8-K.
Ecology Coatings, A Cleantech Company

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