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 10, 2009

Hawk Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-13797	34-1608156
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Public Square, Suite 1500, Cleveland, Ohio	44114
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 861-3553

(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:

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 10, 2009, Hawk Corporation made a presentation to investors at the Gabelli and Company annual aerospace conference. The presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is also available at Hawk’s website at www.hawkcorp.com. Pursuant to General Instruction B, subsection 2, of Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1 is not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, but is instead furnished as required by that section.

This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to the Company’s financial results and future operations and, as such, concerns matters that are not historical facts. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such statements. Reference is made to Hawk’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other periodic filings, for a description of the foregoing and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

99.1   Hawk Corporation Investor Presentation dated September 10, 2009

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.

Date: September 11, 2009	HAWK CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Thomas A. Gilbride
		Thomas A. Gilbride
		Vice President — Finance and Treasurer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Hawk Corporation Investor Presentation dated September 10, 2009

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Gabelli & Company 15th Annual Aircraft Supplier Conference September 10, 2009

Forward-Looking Statement The information provided at the meeting today will include forward-looking statements relating to our sales, income from operations, depreciation and amortization, our worldwide markets, our growth in relation to end markets we serve and reinvestment of cash. Forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Hawk and which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. We do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

HAWK CORPORATION A LEADING WORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF SPECIALTY- ENGINEERED FRICTION COMPONENTS

Investment Highlights A leading supplier of friction products covering a broad range of aircraft braking systems for commercial and military markets for over 50 years Worldwide leader of highly engineered friction products to diverse aircraft, military, industrial and performance consumer markets Approximately 80% of Hawk's total sales derive from specific sole- sourced applications Over 90% of aircraft sales are generated from service requirements in stable existing fleets Friction products are "wear parts" that require regular replacement Strong balance sheet with $78.7 million in cash and marketable securities as of June 30, 2009 Significant management ownership: 36% of common shares

Hawk Serves Some of The World's Best Known Companies

Aircraft & Defense Market We are proud to support the US Warfighter and approved foreign military by supplying brake, transmission and clutch components for operation critical vehicles and aircraft Airline Regional General Aviation Commercial Tracked & Wheeled Vehicles Fixed Wing Rotary Wing Military

Leading Supplier to Major Brake OEM's Sole source independent friction provider to Goodrich, Meggitt and Parker Hannifin New and existing series of many commercial and military aircraft models, including: Boeing EADS Embraer Bombardier

Commercial Aircraft Applications Leading supplier of friction products for: Boeing 727 737 757 McDonnell Douglas DC-9 DC-10 MD-80 Lockheed L-1011 Canadair Regional Jet

General Aviation Applications Leading supplier of brake friction material, including numerous new and existing series of: Cessna Hawker Beech Learjet Pilatus Falcon Saberliner Eclipse

Military Applications Leading supplier of brake & transmission friction material Tracked & wheeled vehicles Aircraft applications include: C-130 Hercules C-141 Starlifter T-45 Goshawk T-6 Texan A-10 Thunderbolt UH-60 Blackhawk AH-64 Apache

Technology Initiatives Carbon-Carbon composite technology Proprietary processing slashes production lead time Industry standard lead times 6-9 months Reducing lead time up to 80% dramatically increasing service levels and reducing working capital Available market expands far beyond friction applications to include thermal management, and more Fuel Cell development Partnership with UTC in development of next generation fuel cell technology Providing complete components for UTC Power - PureCell(tm) 200 Powerplant

Revenues by Market YTD 6/30/2009

YTD Consolidated Income For the period ended June 30 6/30/2009 6/30/2008 Revenue $83.4 $137.6 Gross profit $20.4 $38.5 Gross profit % 24.5% 28.0% Operating income $5.7 $18.1 Operating income % 6.8% 13.2% Income from continuing operations, after tax $1.2 $10.0 Net income $1.0 $8.2 Diluted EPS from continuing operations $0.13 $1.06 Diluted EPS $0.11 $0.86

Consolidated Income Statement (in millions) 2007 2008 2009 Guidance Revenue $215.9 $269.6 $160.0 - $180.0 Gross profit $51.4 $77.1 Gross profit % 23.8% 28.6% Operating income $19.5 $39.2 $14.0 - $18.0 Operating income % 9.0% 14.5% Income from continuing operations, after tax $7.8 $22.6 Diluted EPS from continuing operations $0.82 $2.40 Depreciation and Amortization $7.3 $7.4 Capital Expenditures $7.6 $15.2 $8.0 - $10.0

Investment Summary 2009 Adopted strategic focus on friction Targeted uses of liquidity: Acquisitions New technologies Global expansion and market strength Share repurchase Business base Red hot focus on operations Steady, diverse end-market growth "Lean" manufacturing and active cost reduction programs Good business characteristics - wear parts, after-market, long-term customer relationships, proprietary technology development, global positioning Commercialization of carbon composite technology focused on providing technology solutions to customers