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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 (date of earliest event reported): July 31, 1997
PITT-DES MOINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1-5259 25-0729430
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
3400 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15225
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (412) 331-3000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, is a copy
of the Company's press release dated July 31, 1997 which announced the Company's
plan to appeal a jury's verdict in the trial related to the November 1993
accident at the United States Postal Service building in Chicago.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated July 31, 1997 (filed herewith)
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
PITT-DES MOINES, INC.
By: /s/ R. A. Byers
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R. A. Byers
Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: August 1, 1997
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
99.1 Press Release dated July 31, 1997
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Exhibit 99.1
PITT-DES MOINES, INC.
3400 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15225
412-331-3000 FAX: 412-331-7403
NEWS RELEASE
For further information, contact: T. R. Lloyd, General Counsel or
R. A. Byers, Vice President, Finance
PITT-DES MOINES, INC. TO APPEAL VERDICT IN POST OFFICE TRIAL
PITTSBURGH, PA, July 31, 1997 -- Pitt-Des Moines, Inc. (AMEX: PDM) said today it
will appeal a jury's verdict in the trial related to the November 1993 accident
at the United States Postal Service building in Chicago. The Company believes
the trial court ruled incorrectly on various factual and legal issues before and
during the course of the trial. These errors are the basis for the Company's
appeal which will be filed with the United States 7/th/ Circuit Court of
Appeals. In its appeal the Company will ask the Court of Appeals to reverse the
trial court's rulings and to order a new, fair trial.
"We deny wrongdoing in this tragic incident, and we believe that today's verdict
will be overturned on appeal," said Tom Lloyd, General Counsel for PDM. "We
have a strong case and an excellent safety record, which we intend to defend
vigorously."
PDM said its commitment to providing safe working conditions for its employees
and subcontractors continues to be at the heart of its operations. The Company
administers aggressive safety programs at all of its jobsites and strictly
adheres to the policies and procedures of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
Pitt-Des Moines, Inc. (PDM (R)) is a diversified engineering and construction
company that also processes and distributes a broad range of carbon and steel
products. PDM has sales offices and plant facilities located primarily in the
United States.
