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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: May 15, 2000
CAMBRIDGE INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 38-3188000
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
555 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 616-0500
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ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
Cambridge Industries, Inc. filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11
of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court
for Delaware on May 10, 2000.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
CAMBRIDGE INDUSTRIES, INC.
/s/ Donald C. Campion
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Name: Donald C. Campion
Title: Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice
President
Dated: May 15, 2000
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