zk1313988.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
                                                      
F O R M  6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November 2013

TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
(Name of Registrant)
 
P.O.BOX 80, Gedera 70750 Israel
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

                      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x   Form 40-F o

                      Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
 
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                      Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o   No x

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ____________
 
 
 
 

TAT Technologies Ltd.

6-K Exhibits:
 
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Press Release re TAT Technologies Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer.
 
 
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ITEM 1

TAT Technologies Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer

GEDERA, Israel, November 26, 2013 – TAT Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: TATT – News), a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, today announced the appointment of Mr. Tiko Gadot as its new Chief Financial Officer effective November 26, 2013. Mr Gadot is replacing Mr. Yaron Shalem.

Mr. Itsik Maaravi, CEO of the company, stated: "Mr. Gadot is a seasoned CFO and comes with significant experience across a range of industries. I believe his background and skills are aligned with TAT Technologies' goals and that he will have much to contribute to the company. I am happy to welcome him to the team."

Mr. Gadot has held several CFO positions in Israeli industrial companies. From 2004 – 2013 he was the CFO of Alliance Tire Company Ltd., which specializes in the development, manufacturing and marketing of tires for agriculture, forestry, construction, industrial and earth-moving applications. From 1999 – 2004 he was the CFO of Netafim Ltd., a global market leader in drip irrigation. Mr. Gadot is a Certified Public Accountant, holds a B.A. in Accounting and Economics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and holds an M.Sc. in Business Administration (major in industry) from Ben Gurion University, Israel.

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About TAT Technologies LTD
 
TAT Technologies LTD is a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries.
 
TAT operates under four segments:  (i) Original Equipment Manufacturing or “OEM” of Heat Management Solutions (ii) OEM of Electric Motion Systems (iii) Heat Transfer Services and Products and (iv) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul or “MRO” services of Aviation Components.
 
TAT’s activities in the area of OEM of Heat Management Solutions primarily include the design, development, manufacture and sale of (i) a broad range of heat transfer components (such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers) used in mechanical and electronic systems on-board commercial, military and business aircraft; (ii) environmental control and cooling systems on board aircraft and for ground applications; and (iii) a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems and turbines.
 
TAT’s activities in the area of OEM of Electric Motion Systems primarily include the design, development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of electrical motor applications for airborne and ground systems.
 
TAT’s activities in the area of Heat Transfer Services and Products include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment and in a lesser extent, the manufacturing of certain heat transfer products. TAT’s Limco subsidiary operates FAA certified repair station, which provides heat transfer MRO services and products for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.
 
 
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TAT’s activities in the area of MRO services for Aviation Components include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of APUs, Landing Gear and other aircraft components. TAT’s Piedmont subsidiary operates an FAA certified repair station, which provides aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.
 
TAT also holds approximately 30% of the equity of First Aviation Services, a one-stop-shop for MRO services (wheels, breaks, propellers and landing gear) for the General Aviation Industry.
 
TAT’s executive offices are located in the Re’em Industrial Park, Neta Boulevard, Bnei Ayish, Gedera 70750, Israel, and TAT’s telephone number is 972-8-862-8500.

For more information of TAT Technologies, please visit our web-site: www.tat-technologies.com
Contact:
Itsik Maaravi
CEO
Tel: +972-88628501
itsikm@tat-technologies.com
 
 
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
  
 
(Registrant)
 
  
 
By:
/s/ Itsik Maaravi  
   
Itsik Maaravi
  
   
Chief Executive Officer
  
       
Date: November 26, 2013
 
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