8-K 1 form8k_083101txt.txt 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 31, 2001 ------------------ Atchison Casting Corporation ---------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) KANSAS 1-12541 48-1156578 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 400 South Fourth Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002 (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (913) 367-2121 Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. On August 31, 2001, the Company issued a press release announcing plans to close its Empire Steel Unit. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) EXHIBITS. The following exhibit is filed herewith: 99.1 Press Release dated August 31, 2001. 2 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. Date: August 31, 2001 Atchison Casting Corporation By: /s/ Kevin T. McDermed -------------------------------- Kevin T. McDermed Chief Financial Officer 3