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) September 19, 2007
(September 19, 2007)

LaBARGE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	001-05761	73-0574586
(State or other jurisdiction of	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
incorporation)		Identification No.)

9900 Clayton Road, St. Louis, Missouri	63124
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(314) 997-0800

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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FORM 8-K

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (c) Exhibits

99     Text of slides to be shown during the Registrant’s presentation on September 19 and 20, 2007.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

          On September 19 and 20, 2007 certain members of the Registrant’s management will meet with institutional investors and will make a presentation. The text of slides to be shown during the presentation is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.

The furnishing of this Exhibit is not intended to constitute a representation that such furnishing is required by Regulation FD or that the information it contains includes material investor information that is not otherwise publicly available. Statements in Exhibit 99 that are not strictly historical are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. Investors are cautioned that such statements are only predictions, and speak only as of September 19 and 20, 2007, the dates of the presentation. The Registrant does not assume any obligation to update such information in the future. The Registrant’ s actual results in the future may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties that exist in the Registrant’ s operations and business environment including, but not limited to: the impact of increasing competition or deterioration of economic conditions in LaBarge’ s markets; cutbacks in defense spending by the U.S. Government; the outcome of litigation the Company is party to; unexpected increases in the cost of raw material, labor and other resources necessary to operate LaBarge’ s business; and the availability, amount, type and cost of financing for LaBarge and any changes to that financing and other factors discussed in our Annual and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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.

		LaBarge, Inc. (Registrant)
Date: September 19, 2007	By:	/s/ Donald H. Nonnenkamp
		Donald H. Nonnenkamp
		Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Exhibit Index

Index
Number	Description
99	Text of slides to be shown during the Registrant's presentation on September 19 and 20, 2007.

EX-99

Exhibit 99

Focused on Growth An Overview of LaBarge, Inc.

This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect management's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from such statements due to a variety of factors that could adversely affect LaBarge, Inc.'s operating results. These risks and factors are set forth in documents LaBarge, Inc. files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports it files from time to time. Safe Harbor This presentation is dated Sept. 19, 2007.

Achieving excellent growth FY07 sales grew 24% year over year; earnings increased 17 percent 15% five-year CAGR for sales, 24% for earnings (fiscal years 2002 to 2007) Expanding pipeline of business opportunities Customers in strong-performing, diversified markets Strong order flow Robust backlog of firm orders - $206.2 million (at 7/1/07) Healthy financial condition Debt declined 37% in 2007 fiscal year Recent Highlights

Electronics Manufacturing Services $220 billion worldwide market* Diverse and fragmented Job shops to highly automated factories Simple assembly to high-tech electronics Low volume to high volume Outlook for EMS industry is positive Increasing long-term trend toward outsourcing Forecasted CAGR of approximately 15%* * Source: Electronic Trend Publications; July 2007

LaBarge's Place in the EMS Industry LaBarge's niche: Low-to-medium volume contract manufacturing High-complexity/high- reliability electronic assemblies Outsourcing in its early stages Customers are: Large, technology-driven companies Focused on own core capabilities Interested in boosting efficiencies and reducing costs

Niche-Focused Business Strategy Be an outsourcing partner to OEMs Serve customers in diversified markets Maintain broad-based manufacturing capabilities Support customers with value-added services Execute reliably Retain flexibility

Competitive Advantage - Full-Service Provider Broad-based specialized capabilities Interconnect systems Printed circuit card assemblies Higher-level assemblies

Established Customer Relationships Airport security Postal systems and defense Postal systems and defense Defense and commercial aerospace Defense and commercial aerospace Oil field services and tooling Glass container fabrication Defense and commercial aerospace Aircraft engines and medical Mine automation systems Defense Semiconductor Defense Defense

Diversified Markets Backlog - $206.2 million (at July 1, 2007) Net Sales - $235.2 million (for 12 months ended July 1, 2007) Defense, 37% Commercial Aerospace, 8% Govt Systems, 9% Natural Resources, 24% Industrial, 16% Medical, 3% Other, 3% Defense, 41% Commercial Aerospace, 7% Defense, 38% Commercial Aerospace, 27% Govt Systems, 7% Natural Resources, 14% Industrial, 9% Medical, 5%

Glass container fabrication equipment Scientific instrumentation Semiconductor manufacturing equipment Oil-field services equipment Mining automation systems Baggage screening systems Homeland security applications Missile systems Radar systems Aircraft applications Shipboard systems Industrial Natural Resources Government Systems Defense High-Reliability in Demanding Environments

? ? ? ? ? ? ? All U.S. Manufacturing Six manufacturing locations 1,340 employees Headquartered in St. Louis

Sales and Marketing Approach Relationship-driven business Existing customers Expand involvement on ongoing programs Win work with higher technology content Add value through engineering support, program management Win new, long-term programs New customers Target markets, companies and programs compatible with niche-focused strategy Direct sales Build on reputation

Operational Initiatives Commitment to lean organization Enhance manufacturing efficiencies Strengthen inventory management

Internal growth Positive trend toward outsourcing among OEMs from diverse markets Strong-performing market sectors LB is positioned as preferred supplier to key customers Acquisitions - looking for candidates that: Are compatible with our core electronics manufacturing business Bring new or expanded customer relationships and capabilities Are accretive to our EPS Add long-term value for our shareholders Growth Drivers

Backlog (dollars in millions)

Net Sales 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 102.9 131.5 182.3 190.1 235.2 (dollars in millions)

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 0.15 0.44 0.68 0.6 0.71 Net Earnings Per Share (diluted eps)

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 0.195 0.203 0.231 0.226 0.216 0.195 Gross Margin

Outlook Positive prospects for EMS market Strong trend toward outsourcing LaBarge is well positioned as a niche player Positive long-term business outlook for LB Solid backlog of firm orders Customers in strong-performing market sectors Expanding pipeline of new business opportunities Well positioned to achieve favorable financial comparisons in FY08