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): May 2, 1997
THE CARBIDE/GRAPHITE GROUP, INC.
Delaware 0-20490 25-1575609
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification Code)
One Gateway Center, 19th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA
15222
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (412) 562-3700
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Item 1 through Item 4: Not applicable.
Item 5 -- Other Events:
On May 2, 1997, the Registrant released the following information with
respect to the retirement of Ronald N. Clawson:
Pittsburgh, PA - May 2, 1997 - The Carbide/Graphite Group, Inc. (NASDAQ
NNM: CGGI) reported today that Ronald N. Clawson, President of the Company's
Calcium Carbide Products business and a member of the Company's Board of
Directors, has retired from his positions with the Company. Walter Fowler,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Ron has provided valuable
leadership throughout his career at C/G and we wish him well in his retirement."
Mr. Clawson led the Company's Calcium Carbide Products business since July 1991
and was employed by the Company and its predecessors for over 30 years.
The Carbide/Graphite Group, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of industrial
graphite and calcium carbide products with manufacturing facilities in St.
Marys, Pennsylvania; Niagara Falls, New York; Louisville and Calvert City,
Kentucky; and Seadrift, Texas.
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Item 6 through Item 8: Not applicable.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the following hereunto duly authorized.
The Carbide/Graphite Group, Inc.
/s/ Walter B. Fowler
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Walter B. Fowler -- Chief Executive Officer
Dated: May 2, 1997
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