SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
September 24, 1999
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(Date of Report, date of earliest event reported)
TITANIUM METALS CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-28538 13-5630895
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
1999 Broadway, Suite 4300, Denver, CO 80202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(303) 296-5600
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5: OTHER EVENTS
On September 24, 1999 the Registrant issued the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference. The press
release relates to an announcement by Registrant regarding its introduction of
commercial grade zirconium mill products.
ITEM 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(C) EXHIBITS
Item No. Exhibit List
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99.1 Press release dated September 24, 1999 issued by Registrant
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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.
TITANIUM METALS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:___________________________
Robert E. Musgraves
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Date: September 24, 1999
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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.
TITANIUM METALS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
BY: /S/ ROBERT E. MUSGRAVES
Robert E. Musgraves
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Date: September 24, 1999
EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Titanium Metals Corporation John P. Monahan
1999 Broadway, Suite 4300 President--Global Service Center Operations
Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 296-5616
TIMET ANNOUNCES THE INTRODUCTION OF
ZIRCHEM(R) COMMERCIAL GRADE ZIRCONIUM MILL PRODUCTS
DENVER, COLORADO . . . September 24, 1999 . . . Titanium Metals Corporation
("TIMET") (NYSE:TIE) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with
CEZUS of Montreuil Juigne, France to cooperate in the production and sale of
commercial grade zirconium mill products for the chemical processing industry
and other non-nuclear applications. CEZUS will provide ZIRCHEM 702, zirconium
sponge, melting and ingot conversion services to TIMET for subsequent mill
product production by TIMET's manufacturing facilities.
In order to be able to offer prompt delivery response to inquiries, the
TIMET Service Center network will build a finished goods inventory of ZIRCHEM
plate, sheet, bar, billet, pipe, fittings, and welded tubing, plus intermediate
mill stock. TIMET's nine Service Centers are strategically located across the
USA and Europe to offer timely response to inquiries or questions regarding
ZIRCHEM 702 products and services, in addition to our full array of titanium
products.
TIMET's Henderson Technical Laboratory in Henderson, Nevada has teamed
up with the CEZUS and TIMET Savoie laboratories in Ugine, France to address
manufacturing and corrosion questions regarding ZIRCHEM 702 products. These
laboratories have over 75 years of collective experience in addressing corrosion
problems associated with harsh chemical environments and can offer suitable
materials suggestions to address unique environmental problems. Their experience
and know-how are valuable resources to customers in assessing solutions
available via of a variety of TIMET produced materials and alloys.
The long-standing quality reputations of both TIMET and CEZUS will
assure our customers of quality products at a reasonable price and dependable
deliveries. All products and components are manufactured in accordance with
traditional industry specifications and standards such as ASTM and ASME.
Titanium Metals Corporation, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a
leading worldwide integrated producer of titanium metal products.
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ZIRCHEM(R) is a registered trademark of CEZUS.
