Southwall Technologies Inc. 8-K 1-19-2006
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):  January 19, 2006
 

Southwall Technologies Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
0-15930
94-2551470
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


3975 East Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
(Address of principal executive offices)


(650) 962-9111
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01.
Other Events.
 
On January 19, 2006, Southwall Technologies Inc. issued a press release stating that it has commenced certain restructuring actions. The actions include the closure of its Palo Alto, California manufacturing facility and a reduction in force affecting positions at its Palo Alto site. A copy of the press release is attached at Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
 
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
 
(c)
Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.:
Description:
 
Press Release, dated January 19, 2006, issued by Southwall Technologies Inc.

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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.
 

 
SOUTHWALL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Thomas G. Hood
   
Thomas G. Hood
   
Chief Executive Officer
Date: January 19, 2006
    
 
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