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): March 20, 2013

WINLAND ELECTRONICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-15637	41-0992135
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1950 Excel Drive

Mankato, Minnesota 56001

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)  (Zip Code)

(507) 625-7231

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

On March 20, 2013, Winland Electronics, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Common Stock would begin trading on the OTCQB Market effective on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

The full text of the press release is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and is incorporated in this Report as if fully set forth herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements:  None.

(b) Pro forma financial information:  None.

(c) Shell company transactions:  None.

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Press Release dated March 20, 2013 announcing Winland’s Common Stock to Begin Trading on the OTCQB Market.

SIGNATURE

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.

Dated:  March 20, 2013

WINLAND ELECTRONICS, INC.
By	/s/ Brian D. Lawrence
	Brian D. Lawrence
	Chief Financial Officer and
	Senior Vice President

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

EXHIBIT INDEX TO FORM 8-K

Date of Report:		Commission File No.:
March 20, 2013		001-15637
WINLAND ELECTRONICS, INC.
EXHIBIT NO.	ITEM
99.1	Press Release dated March 20, 2013 announcing Winland’s Common Stock to Begin Trading on the OTCQB Market.

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Winland Electronics, Inc. Common Stock to Begin Trading on the OTCQB Market

Mankato, Minn. / March 20, 2013 - Winland Electronics, Inc. (NYSE Amex: WEX) today announced that its common stock will begin trading on the OTCQB Marketplace under the ticker symbol “WELX” commencing tomorrow, March 21, 2013.  Investors will be able to view the Real Time Level II stock quotes for “WELX” at http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/welx/quote.

The move to the OTCQB does not change Winland’s SEC reporting obligations under applicable securities laws.  Accordingly, Winland will continue to file its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

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About Winland Electronics

Winland Electronics, Inc. (www.winland.com), is an industry leader of critical condition monitoring devices. Products including EnviroAlert, WaterBug, TempAlert, Vehicle Alert and more are designed in-house to monitor critical conditions for industries including health/medical, grocery/food service, commercial/industrial, as well as agriculture and residential. Proudly made in the USA, Winland products are compatible with any hard wire or wireless alarm system and are available through distribution worldwide. Headquartered in Mankato, MN, Winland currently trades on the NYSE Amex Exchange under the symbol WEX but it will shortly be listed on the OTCQB Market under the symbol WELX.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs.  Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein.  Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: competition; business conditions and industry growth; general economic conditions; working capital needs; loss of key personnel; product development; and the other risks that are described from time to time in the Winland’s SEC reports.  Winland is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

CONTACT:	Brian Lawrence	Tony Carideo
	CFO & Senior Vice President	The Carideo Group, Inc.
	(507) 625-7231	(612) 317-2880