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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001169232-04-005133.txt : 20041008
<SEC-HEADER>0001169232-04-005133.hdr.sgml : 20041008
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20041008144152
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001169232-04-005133
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20041006
ITEM INFORMATION:		Cost Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
FILED AS OF DATE:		20041008
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20041008

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			POWELL INDUSTRIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000080420
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SWITCHGEAR & SWITCHBOARD APPARATUS [3613]
		IRS NUMBER:				880106100
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12488
		FILM NUMBER:		041072005

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8550 MOSLEY DR
		STREET 2:		POST OFFICE BOX 12818
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77075
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7139446900

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8550 MOSLEY DRIVE P O BOX 12818
		STREET 2:		8550 MOSLEY DRIVE P O BOX 12818
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77075

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PROCESS SYSTEMS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19780926
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<TYPE>8-K
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<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=3><B>UNITED
STATES <BR>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION <BR>WASHINGTON, DC 20549
<BR><BR><BR></B></FONT></H1><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Project" -->
<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=5><B>FORM 8-K
<BR><BR></B></FONT></H1><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Project" -->
<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B>CURRENT
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) <BR>OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 <BR><BR><BR><BR></B></FONT></H1><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Minor Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Project" -->
<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B>DATE OF
REPORT: October 6, 2004</B><BR><I>(Date of earliest event reported)
<BR><BR><BR></I></FONT></P><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Project" -->
<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=5><B>POWELL
INDUSTRIES, INC.</B> </FONT><BR><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif"
size=2><I>(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
</I><BR></FONT></P>
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    <TD align=center width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif"size=2><B>Nevada</B> <BR><I>(State or other jurisdiction
      of<BR>incorporation or organization)</I><BR><BR><B>8550 Mosley Drive
      <BR>Houston, Texas</B><BR><I>(Address of Principal <BR>Executive
      Offices)</I> </FONT></TD>
    <TD align=center width="34%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif"
      size=2><B>0-6050</B> <BR><I>(Commission File Number)</I> </FONT></TD>
    <TD align=center width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif"size=2><B>88-0106100</B><BR><I>(I.R.S. Employer <BR>Identification
      Number)</I><BR><BR><B>77075-1180</B><BR><BR><I>(Zip Code)</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Project" -->
<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B>(713)
944-6900</B><BR><BR></FONT></H1><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Center Italic-TNR" FSL="Project" -->
<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><I>(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) </I></FONT></P>
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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B>N/A</B>
<BR><I>(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
</I></FONT></P><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Page Rule Double" FSL="Default" -->
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<H1 align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Item 2.05 - Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities </FONT></H1><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Flush Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Project" -->
<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>On October 6, 2004, Powell Industries, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it
will close its power electronics facility in Watsonville, California and
consolidate those operations into its operations in Houston, Texas, where it will continue its development of advanced power electronics. This move
reflects the Company's continued efforts to improve overall performance and its
ability to serve the needs of its customers. The consolidation is expected to be
completed within 60 to 90 days.</FONT></P><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Flush Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Project" -->
<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One-time pre-tax costs associated with this consolidation are expected to be
approximately $300,000 which includes $100,000 for employee severance and
$200,000 for other associated costs. Cash expenditures associated with this
consolidation are expected to be approximately $100,000.</FONT></P><BR><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Project" -->
<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>SIGNATURES
</FONT></H1><!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Para Flush Lv 0-TNR" FSL="Default" -->
<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>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. </FONT></P>
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    <TD width="50%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif"
      size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR><BR><BR>Date:
      October 8, 2004 </FONT></TD>
    <TD width="50%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>POWELL
      INDUSTRIES, INC.<BR><BR><BR>By: <U>/s/ DON R.
      MADISON&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>
      <BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Don R.
      Madison<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vice
      President<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chief Financial
      Officer<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Principal Accounting
      and Financial Officer)
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