UNITED STATES

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) January 27, 2012

 

 

Gardner Denver, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-13215   76-0419383

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1500 Liberty Ridge Drive, Suite 3000

Wayne, PA

  19087
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(610) 249-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 30, 2012, Gardner Denver, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that on January 27, 2012 Christopher R. Celtruda, Vice President and President of the Industrial Products Group of the Company resigned effective February 17, 2012. Barry L. Pennypacker, President and Chief Executive Officer, will provide oversight of the entire Industrial Products Group until a successor is named. Michael M. Larsen, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assist Mr. Pennypacker in overseeing the Industrial Products Group-Americas.


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.

 

    GARDNER DENVER, INC.

Date: January 30, 2012

    By:   /s/ Brent A. Walters
     

 

      Brent A. Walters
     

Vice President, General Counsel,

Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary