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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
October 16, 1997
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Date of Report
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
TOPRO, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado 0-19167 84-1042227
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File No.) I.D. Number)
2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80219
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(303) 935-1221
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 16, 1997 the Company announced on-time completion of the
initial production run of its Plant Y2K One-TM- product. The Company's Press
Release dated October 16, 1997, which is filed as Exhibit 20.1 hereto, is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed with this Report:
20.1 Press Release dated October 16, 1997
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Topro, Inc.
Date: October 16, 1997 By: /s/ John Jenkins
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John Jenkins, President and CEO
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EXHIBIT 20.1
PRESS RELEASE
TOPRO, INC.
Topro, Inc.
2525 W. Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80219
TOPRO, INC. SHIPS INITIAL PLANT Y2K ONE-TM- CD ROM
October 16, 1997 - DENVER, CO - Topro Inc. (Nasdaq-TPRO), a leading provider
of automation and information technology solutions to industry, today
announced that it has completed the initial production run of its PLANT Y2K
ONE-TM- CD ROM based tools for addressing year 2000 compliance issues in
factory automation systems.
John Jenkins, Topro, Inc. CEO said, "While our initial production is slated
for our strategic alliance partners and application by our own staff in key
account service engagements, our production schedule calls for an additional
quantity of 7,500 to be produced between now and November 15th."
The PLANT Y2K ONE-TM- CD ROM includes a highly detailed methodology designed
to guide users completely through the process of addressing year 2000
compliance issues in the factory automation systems. The methodology is
supported by internet accessible tools including search engines and a
compliance database specifically developed for the factory automation and
process control applications.
Jenkins added, "Our people worked extremely hard to meet the target date of
October 15th. The product is first class in every respect."
CONTACTS:
Topro, Inc. Pacific Consulting Group, Inc.
John Jenkins Scott Liolios
(303) 935-1221 (714) 574-3860
