-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----
Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR
Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov
Originator-Key-Asymmetric:
 MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen
 TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB
MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA,
 Qg7GoG+m8cvpy4yiN0ckMt9ulsNN5/zRZEhuUcYu6Jwk2JZCfdEfrnEV9a/RoyGM
 N+sfHKPvOkZquBFrOkpsNQ==

<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001206774-05-000570.txt : 20050412
<SEC-HEADER>0001206774-05-000570.hdr.sgml : 20050412
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20050412102531
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001206774-05-000570
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NT 10-Q
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20050228
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050412
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050412
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20050412

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000875582
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CONVERTED PAPER & PAPERBOARD PRODS (NO CONTAINERS/BOXES) [2670]
		IRS NUMBER:				410857886
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		NT 10-Q
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11038
		FILM NUMBER:		05745339

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6680 N HIGHWAY 49
		CITY:			LINO LAKES
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55014
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6127841250

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NORTHERN INSTRUMENTS CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930328
</SEC-HEADER>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>NT 10-Q
<SEQUENCE>1
<FILENAME>nt911445.htm
<TEXT>
<html>

<head>
<title></title>
</head>

<body bgcolor="white">




<hr size="4" width="100%" noshade color=black>


<p  align="center"><font size="5" face="Times New Roman"><b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br> </b></font>
<font size="3"><b>WASHINGTON, D.C.&#160; 20549</b></font></p>
<p  align="center">
<font size="5" face="Times New Roman"><b>FORM 12B-25</b></font></p>
<p  align="center">
<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><b>NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING</b></font></p>
<p  align=right>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Commission File Number: <b>&#160;1-11038</b></font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">(Check one):</font></p>
<table align="center"  border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="0"  cellpadding="0"  width="100%">

 <tr>
  <td width="3%" valign="top">
  <p style="margin-left:1em; text-indent:-1em">
<font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="4%" valign="top">
  <p style="margin-left:1em; text-indent:-1em">
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="18%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Form 10-K</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="4%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="4%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="17%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Form 10-KSB</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="4%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="4%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="17%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Form 11-K</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="4%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="4%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="17%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Form N-SAR</font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p style="margin-left:1em; text-indent:-1em"><font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p style="margin-left:1em; text-indent:-1em">
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Form 20-F</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Wingdings">x</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Form 10-Q</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Form 10-QSB</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
</table>

<p  align="center">
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2005</b></font></p>
<table align="center"  border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="0"  cellpadding="0"  width="100%">

 <tr>
  <td width="3%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="3%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="93%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Transition Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB</font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Transition Report on Form 20-F</font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p><font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Transition Report on Form 11-K</font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Transition Report on Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB</font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Transition Report on Form N-SAR</font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
</table>

<p  align="center">
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD ENDED _________________</font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Read attached Instruction Sheet before preparing form.&#160; Please print or type.</font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.</font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the item(s) to which the notification relates:______________________________________________________________________________________________________</font></p>

<hr size="4" width="100%" noshade color=black>


<div style="page-break-before:always"></div>
<PAGE>
<br>
<p  align="center">
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>PART I<br> REGISTRANT INFORMATION</b></font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Full name of registrant:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern Technologies International Corporation</font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Former name if applicable:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;N/A</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Address of principal executive office (street and number):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6680 N. Highway 49</font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">City, State and Zip Code:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014</font></p>
<p  align="center">
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>PART II<br> RULE 12B-25(B) AND (C)</b></font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed.&#160; (Check appropriate box.)</font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><font size="2" face="Wingdings">x</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">(a)&#160; The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;</font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><font size="2" face="Wingdings">x</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">(b)&#160; The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the 15th calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and</font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">(c)&#160; The accountant&#146;s statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.</font></p>
<p  align="center">
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>PART III<br> NARRATIVE</b></font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 10-KSB, 11-K, 20-F, 10-Q, 10-QSB, N-SAR, or the transition report portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period:</font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Registrant is unable to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended February 28, 2005(the &#147;Report&#148;) without unreasonable effort due to delays in gathering certain financial/accounting information for inclusion therein.</font></p>

<div style="page-break-before:always"></div>
<PAGE>
<br>
<p  align="center"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>PART IV<br> OTHER INFORMATION</b></font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&#160; Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification:</font></p>



<table align="center"  border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="0"  cellpadding="0"  width="100%">

 <tr>
  <td width="47%" valign="top">
  <p  align="center">
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Matthew C. Wolsfeld</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="47%" valign="top">
  <p  align="center">
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">(651) 784-1250</font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
  <td  valign="top">
  <hr size="1" width="100%" noshade color=black>

  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <hr size="1" width="100%" noshade color=black>

  </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p  align="center">
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><b>(Name)</b></font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p>
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="top">
  <p  align="center">
<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><b>(Area Code) (Telephone   number)</b></font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
</table>




<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&#160;
Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of
1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such report (s) been filed?&#160; If the answer
is no, identify report(s):</font></p>

<table align="right"  border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="0"  cellpadding="0"  width="13%">
  <tr>
    <td width="7%" valign="top"><p> <font size="2" face="Wingdings">x</font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes</font> </p></td>
    <td width="6%" valign="top"><p> <font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;No</font> </p></td>
  </tr>
</table><BR><BR>
<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)&#160; Is
it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the
corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings
statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?</font></p>

<table align="right"  border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="0"  cellpadding="0"  width="13%">
  <tr>
    <td width="7%" valign="top"><p> <font size="2" face="Wingdings">o</font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes</font> </p></td>
    <td width="6%" valign="top"><p> <font size="2" face="Wingdings">x</font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;No</font> </p></td>
  </tr>
</table>




<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.</font></p>
<div style="page-break-before:always"></div>
<PAGE>
<br>
<p  align="center">
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>SIGNATURES</b></font></p>
<p  align="center">
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION<br> </b>(NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)</font></p>
<p>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.</font></p>
<table align="center"  border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="0"  cellpadding="0"  width="100%">

 <tr>
  <td width="60%" valign="bottom">
  <p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;April 11, 2005</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="5%" valign="bottom">
  <p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">By:</font></p>  </td>
  <td width="35%" valign="bottom">
  <p align="center"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">/s/ M<small>ATTHEW</small> C. W<small>OLSFELD</small></font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
  <td  valign="bottom">
  <p><font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="bottom">
  <p><font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="bottom">
  <hr size="1" width="100%" noshade color=black>

  </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
  <td  valign="bottom">
  <p><font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="bottom">
  <p><font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="bottom">
  <p  align="center"><font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><b>Matthew C.   Wolsfeld</b></font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
  <td  valign="bottom">
  <p><font size="1" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="bottom">
  <p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Its:</font></p>  </td>
  <td  valign="bottom">
  <p  align="center"><font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><b>Chief   Financial Officer</b></font></p>  </td>
 </tr>
</table>



</body>

</html>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
</SEC-DOCUMENT>
-----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----
