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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001200558-06-000002.txt : 20061206
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20061206142341
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001200558-06-000002
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20061130
FILED AS OF DATE:		20061206
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20061206

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CREAN TIMOTHY V
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001200558

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-05978
		FILM NUMBER:		061259799

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC
		STREET 2:		970 EAST 64TH STREET
		CITY:			CLEVELAND
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44103

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000090168
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	AIRCRAFT ENGINES & ENGINE PARTS [3724]
		IRS NUMBER:				340553950
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		970 E 64TH ST
		CITY:			CLEVELAND
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44103
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2168818600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		970 EAST 64TH STREET
		CITY:			CLEVELAND
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44103

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	STEEL IMPROVEMENT & FORGE CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19690520
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    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000090168</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>sif</issuerTradingSymbol>
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        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001200558</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>CREAN TIMOTHY V</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>970 EAST 64TH STREET</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>CLEVELAND</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>OH</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>44103</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
            <officerTitle>President and COO</officerTitle>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <remarks>Effective November 30, 2006, Mr, Timothy V. Crean has resigned from his position as President and Chief Operating Officer of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (&quot;Company&quot;).  The resignation is not the result of any disagreement between Mr. Crean and the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.</remarks>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Remigijus Belzinskas, by Power of Attorney</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2006-12-06</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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