8-K

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): April 30, 2012

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-4743 (Commission File Number) 11-1362020 (I.R.S. Employee Identification Number)

37-18 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, New York 11101

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code:  718-392-0200

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Item 8.01. Other Events

Acquisition of Assets of CompressorWorks, Inc.

On May 1, 2012, Standard Motor Products, Inc. issued a press release announcing the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of CompressorWorks, Inc. for approximately $37.4 million. CompressorWorks has manufacturing and distribution facilities in Dallas, Texas, and distributes a range of temperature control products including new compressors, fan clutches, and other A/C system and engine cooling products.

A copy of the press release announcing this transaction is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)  Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, dated May 1, 2012, announcing the acquisition of assets of CompressorWorks, Inc.

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.

	STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
	By:	/s/ James J. Burke
		James J. Burke
		Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 1, 2012

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press  Release, dated May 1, 2012, announcing the acquisition of assets of CompressorWorks, Inc.

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EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

For Immediate Release
	For more information, contact:
	James J. Burke
	Standard Motor Products, Inc.
	(718) 392-0200
	Jennifer Tio
	Maximum Marketing Services, Inc.
	(312) 226-4111 x2449
	Jennifer.tio@maxmarketing.com

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Acquires CompressorWorks

New York, NY, May 1, 2012 ….… Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it has acquired CompressorWorks, a temperature control company, for approximately $37.4 million. CompressorWorks has manufacturing and distribution facilities in Dallas, Texas, and distributes a range of temperature control products including new compressors, fan clutches, and other A/C system and engine cooling products.  Revenue of CompressorWorks was approximately $60 million in 2011.

Mr. Lawrence I. Sills, Standard Motor Products’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are very pleased to announce this acquisition, which we believe will enhance our position as the leading supplier of Temperature Control parts to the independent aftermarket.

37-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY  11101

(718) 392-0200

www.smpcorp.com

“CompressorWorks is a relatively young company, but during that time they have developed an impressive list of customers and sophisticated design and manufacturing capabilities. They are the industry leader in new compressor manufacturing, the fastest growing segment of the business. The combination of Four Seasons and CompressorWorks will create a strong player in this highly competitive industry.

“We believe the acquisition will be accretive to earnings in the first year and anticipate further savings to follow from our combined efforts.”

Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Standard Motor Products cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company, including those that may be made in this press release, are based on management’s expectations at the time they are made, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties discussed in this press release are those detailed from time-to-time in prior press releases and in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  By making these forward-looking statements, Standard Motor Products undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.

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