8-K

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 23RD, 2004

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)		July 15, 2008
Spectrum Control, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania	0-8796			25-1196447
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
8031 Avonia Road; Fairview, Pennsylvania				16415
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code			(814) 474-2207
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On July 15, 2008, Spectrum Control, Inc. issued a news release announcing the retirement of a director from its Board of Directors. A copy of the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)     Exhibits - 99.1 Press Release of Spectrum Control, Inc. dated July 15, 2008.

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 hereto duly authorized.

	SPECTRUM CONTROL, INC. (Registrant)
Date: July 15, 2008	By:	/s/ John P. Freeman
		(Signature)
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

For Immediate Release

Spectrum Control Announces Retirement of

John M. Petersen from Board of Directors

Fairview, PA, July 15, 2008 --- Spectrum Control, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPEC), a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic control products and systems, today announced the retirement of John M. Petersen from its Board of Directors.

“John’s contributions as a Director and as Chairman of our Audit Committee are immeasurable”, said Gerald A. Ryan, Chairman of Spectrum Control’s Board of Directors. “As one of the founders of our Company over 38 years ago, John has continuously helped guide our Company with his wisdom, business expertise, and integrity. He will certainly be missed by his extended family here at Spectrum Control, and we all wish him a happy and healthy retirement.”

George J. Behringer, recently elected to the Company’s Board of Directors, will become Chairman of the Company’s Audit Committee.

About Spectrum Control

Spectrum Control, Inc. designs and manufacturers a wide range of components and systems used to condition, regulate, transmit, receive, or govern electronic performance. The Company's largest individual markets are military/defense and communications equipment, with applications in secure communications, smart weapons and munitions, countermeasures for improvised explosive devices, missile defense systems, wireless base stations, broadband switching gear, and global positioning systems. For more information about Spectrum Control and its products, please visit the Company's website at www.spectrumcontrol.com.

Corporate Headquarters 8031 Avonia Road Fairview, PA 16415 Phone: 814/474-2207 Fax: 814/474-2208 Investor Relations John P. Freeman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Spectrum Control, Inc. Phone: 814/474-4310