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 9, 2007

Southwall Technologies Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-15930	94-2551470
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3788 Fabian Way

Palo Alto, California  94303

(Address of principal executive offices)

(650) 798-1200

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

On August 9, 2007 the Board of Directors Of Southwall Technologies Inc. (“Southwall’) elected Don Stichler Chief Accounting Officer. As Chief Accounting Officer, Mr. Stichler will receive a per diem compensation consisting of $1,000 per day worked plus any travel expenses.  In addition Mr. Stichler was previously granted a Southwall stock option to purchase 5,000 shares of Common Stock at an option price of approximately $0.41.

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.

SOUTHWALL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
By:	/s/ Don Stichler
	Don Stichler
	Chief Accounting Officer

Date:  August 9, 2007