-----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, TCwxSF1iMD0CnfDsAq8JHc0RojAFWbRiRUyeOO31LocbraUbiBSFFYFygTQlq+SU jpoy68lZhIAlEjOUuqANyA== 0000741556-08-000011.txt : 20080404 0000741556-08-000011.hdr.sgml : 20080404 20080404143509 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000741556-08-000011 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080404 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20080404 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080404 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000741556 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SWITCHGEAR & SWITCHBOARD APPARATUS [3613] IRS NUMBER: 592095002 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-13763 FILM NUMBER: 08740103 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5250 140TH AVE NORTH CITY: CLEARWATER STATE: FL ZIP: 33760 BUSINESS PHONE: 727-535-0572 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5250 140TH AVENUE NORTH CITY: CLEARWATER STATE: FL ZIP: 33760 8-K 1 k8i801bf.htm FORM-8K TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION k8i801bf.htm
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 and Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  March 31, 2008

TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Florida
 
0-13763
 
59-2095002
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
 
Identification No.)
   

5250-140th Avenue North, Clearwater, Florida
33760
(Address of principal executive officers)
(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (727) 535-0572


 
 

 




Item 8.01    Other Events


On April 4, 2008, Technology Research Corporation (“TRC”) issued a press release announcing that Brad Freeman has joined TRC as Vice President of Operations and that Doug Tilghman is assuming the position of Vice President of Engineering.

Most recently Brad Freeman served as Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service and Information Technology at R2 Technology.
Previously, Mr. Freeman held positions as Vice President and Chief Information Officer as well as Vice President of Supply Chain Development and Strategic Purchasing with Siemens Medical Solutions Ultrasound Division, and Director of Materials/Purchasing with Invensys Electro Corporation.  He holds a B.S. in political science from Florida State University.

Doug Tilghman is assuming the position of Vice President of Engineering. Mr. Tilghman has more than 17 years of electronics industry experience in Engineering and Operations. Previously, he held positions as Director of Engineering at Laird Technologies, Director of Engineering/Operations with S.L. Waber, S.L. Industries and was the AFCI Program Manager with General Electric.  Mr. Tilghman holds an Electrical Engineering Degree and Masters Degree in Engineering Management from Widener University and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Engineering Management from Kennedy-Western University



Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
Press release issued April 4, 2008


 


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.


 
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION
   
   
Date:  April 4, 2008
By: /s/ Barry H. Black
 
Name:  Barry H. Black
 
Title: VP of Finance CFO

EX-99.1 CHARTER 2 k8i801pr.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED APRIL 4, 2008 k8i801pr.htm
 
Exhibit 99.1


 
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION
ADDS VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AND
ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, April 4, 2008 – Technology Research Corporation (“TRC”), (NASDAQ-TRCI), announced today that Brad Freeman has joined TRC as Vice President of Operations and Doug Tilghman succeeds Frank Brugner as Vice President of Engineering.

President and CEO, Owen Farren stated, “Over the last year TRC has worked very closely with its major customers to establish itself as their design partner of unique solutions for electrical safety and power management.  This in turn is creating even more sophisticated design opportunities.”  Mr. Farren added, “I am pleased to announce the appointments of both Brad and Doug who will play key roles in enabling us to accelerate these business opportunities with our customers.”

Brad Freeman comes to TRC from R2 Technology where he most recently held the position of Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service and Information Technology. Previously, Brad held positions as Vice President and Chief Information Officer as well as Vice President of Supply Chain Development and Strategic Purchasing with Siemens Medical Solutions Ultrasound Division, and before that he was the Director of Materials/Purchasing with Invensys Electro Corporation.  Brad holds a B.S. in Political Science from Florida State University.

Doug Tilghman is assuming the position of Vice President of Engineering from Frank Brugner in preparation for Frank’s retirement.  Doug joined TRC in October of 2007 as Vice President of Business Development.  He brings over 17 years of electronics industry experience in Engineering and Operations. Previously, Doug held positions as Director of Engineering at Laird Technologies, Director of Engineering with S.L.Waber, S.L. Industries and was the AFCI Program Manager with General Electric.  He holds an Electrical Engineering Degree and Masters Degree in Engineering Management from Widener University and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Engineering Management from Kennedy-Western University.


Technology Research Corporation designs, manufacturers and markets electrical safety products that save lives, protect people from serious injury from electrical shock and prevent electrical fires in the home and workplace. These products have worldwide application. The Company also supplies power monitoring and control equipment to the United States Military and its prime contractors.

“Safe Harbor” Statement:  Certain statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties.  The actual results may differ materially from those described or contemplated.

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