Edgar Filing: TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD

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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 April 2016

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 Items

Press Release dated April 20, 2016 re Amos Malka is appointed as a member of TAT's Board of Directors.

ITEM 1

Press Release

Source: TAT Technologies Limited

Amos Malka is appointed as a member of TAT's Board of Directors

GEDERA, Israel, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - TAT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TATT - News) (“the Company”), a leading provider of services and products for the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Amos Malka as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Malka will hold office until the next general meeting of the Company's shareholders and may be reelected at such meeting.

Since 2008, Mr. Malka has been a Founder and Chairman of Nyotron Information Security Ltd., a privately-held cyber security provider based in Israel and in Silicon Valley. Since 2016, Mr. Malka is also serving as a Founder and Chairman of Spire Security Solutions Ltd., a security, intelligence and cyber security. From 2007 until 2015 Mr. Malka served as the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Logic Industries Ltd. From 2007 - 2010 he served as Chairman of the Board of Plasan Sasa LTD., an armored vehicle manufacturer. From 2005 - 2007 he served as the Chairman of the Board of Albar. Albar is one of the leading companies in the Israeli automobile sector. From 2002 - 2005 he served as the CEO of Elul Technologies Ltd., Israel's largest aerospace and defense business development and consulting company. Mr. Malka Retired from the IDF in 2002 at the rank of Major General, after 31 years of military career. He served as commander of the IDF Ground Forces Command, and later as Head of the Israeli Defense Intelligence, a post he held until his retirement in 2002. Mr. Malka holds B.A. in history from Tel Aviv University (1987), graduated from the IDF Staff & Command College (1979-80) and its National Defense Academy (1986-87).

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) Heat Transfer Services and Products (iii) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul or “MRO” services of Aviation Components; and (iv) overhaul and coating of jet engine components.

TAT’s activities in the area of OEM Heat Management Solutions are focused on the design, development, manufacture, and sale of the following: (i) a broad range of heat transfer components includings 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 Heat Transfer Services and Products include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment and to a lesser extent, the manufacture of certain heat transfer product parts. TAT’s Limco subsidiary operates an FAA certified repair station, which provides heat transfer MRO services and products for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT’s activities in the area of MRO services for Aviation Components include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of APUs, Landing Gears 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’s activities in the area of jet engine overhaul includes the overhaul and coating of jet engine components such as turbine vanes and blades, fan blades, variable inlet guide vanes, afterburner flaps and other components.

For more information of TAT Technologies, please visit our web-site: www.tat-technologies.com

Guy Nathanzon – CFO

TAT Technologies Ltd.

Tel: 972-8-862-8500

GuyN@tat-technologies.com

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which include, without limitation, statements regarding possible or assumed future operation results. These statements are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results and performance can also be influenced by other risks that we face in running our operations including, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, the change of control that will occur on the sale by the receiver of the Company’s shares held by our previously controlling stockholders, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, including, its annual report on form 20-F and its periodic reports on form 6-K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

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/ Guy Nathanzon
		Guy Nathanzon
		Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 20, 2016