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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): May 13, 1996
GENERAL AUTOMATION, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-5260 95-248811
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
17731 Mitchell North, Irvine, California 92714
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (714) 250-4800
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Effective May 13, 1996, Robert Bagby, formerly President and Chief
Executive Officer of General Automation, Inc. ("GAI"), has assumed the position
of Vice Chairman of the Board, to enable him to devote a greater portion of his
attention to strategic issues related to GAI's growth. Jane Christie, formerly
GAI's Senior Vice President for Customer Services, Sales and Marketing, has
succeeded Mr. Bagby as GAI's President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms.
Christie has served in various management positions with GAI since 1979.
Mr. Leonard MacKenzie, GAI's former Vice Chairman of the Board, will
continue as a director of GAI.
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.
GENERAL AUTOMATION, INC.
Date: May 20, 1996 By: /s/ JOHN R. DONNELLY
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John R. Donnelly
Vice President of Finance
