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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): FEBRUARY 23, 1996
MERIDIAN NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-14203 34-1470518
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(State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
805 Chicago Street, Toledo, Ohio 43611
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (419) 729-3918
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 23, 1996, Meridian National Corporation (the "Company")
announced that it will cease operating its steel bar coil pickling business in
Detroit, Michigan effective March 15, 1996 and plans to enter into an agreement
to lease the facilities and equipment to a major automotive industry fastener
manufacturer. No write-down of any assets or shutdown reserves will be
required in connection with these matters.
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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.
MERIDIAN NATIONAL CORPORATION
Dated: February 23, 1996 By: /s/ James L. Rosino
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James L. Rosino
Vice President, Finance
