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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 1, 1997
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Universal Automotive Industries, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13516 36-3973627
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification Number)
incorporation)
3350 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618-5722
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (773) 478-2323
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. (the "Company") announced that
Dennis Kessler has been elected to the Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting
of Shareholders held June 26, 1997. Mr. Kessler is Co-President of Fel-Pro
Incorporated. Fel-Pro is a diversified group of companies which manufacture
and distribute products to the automotive original equipment and aftermarket
service parts industries, as well as the maintenance and repair industries
worldwide.
Mr. Kessler brings a wide breadth or experience to Universal's Board of
Directors. He has served Fel-Pro as Quality Control Manager, Chief Industrial
Engineer, Chief Manufacturing and Engineering Officer, Chief Original Equipment
Sales Officer, and currently serves as President of the Ventures Group of the
Fel-Pro companies. Mr. Kessler is also active as a lecturer and volunteer for
various civic and charitable organizations.
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EXHIBITS
99. ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS.
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1. Press Release dated July 1, 1997.
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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.
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc.
(Registrant)
DATE: July 7, 1997 By: /s/ Arvin Scott
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Name: Arvin Scott
Title: Chief Executive Officer, President
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PRESS RELEASE
UNIVERSAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES, INC.
ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF DENNIS KESSLER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 1, 1997 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ - UVSL and UVSLW;
CHX - UVS and UVSWS) today announced that Dennis Kessler has been elected to
the Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held June 26,
1997. Mr. Kessler is Co-President of Fel-Pro Incorporated. Fel-Pro is a
diversified group of companies which manufacture and distribute products to the
automotive original equipment and aftermarket service parts industries, as well
as the maintenance and repair industries worldwide.
Mr. Kessler brings a wide breadth or experience to Universal's Board of
Directors. He has served Fel-Pro as Quality Control Manager, Chief Industrial
Engineer, Chief Manufacturing and Engineering Officer, Chief Original Equipment
Sales Officer, and currently serves as President of the Ventures Group of the
Fel-Pro companies. Mr. Kessler is also active as a lecturer and volunteer for
various civic and charitable organizations.
Universal Automotive, with headquarters in Chicago, specializes in the
distribution and manufacture of brake rotors and other brake parts, under its
private label "UBP - Universal Brake Parts," in the United States and Canada.
For further information contact: Jerome J. Hiss, CFO (773-478-2323 X227)
