ITEM 2.01. COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.

On September 5, 2008, the Registrant filed a press release which announced the Registrant's completion of its acquisition of Chen-Tech Industries, Inc., as described in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 14, 2008. The press release, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99(a), is incorporated by this reference. The description of the terms of the acquisition contained in the press release is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 2(a).

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(a) None.

(b) None.

(c) None.

(d) Exhibits.

2(a) Merger Agreement dated September 4, 2008*

99(a) September 5, 2008 Press Release

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* Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, exhibits and schedules to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger have been omitted but will be furnished supplementally to the Commission upon its request.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LADISH CO., INC. Date: September 5, 2008 By: /s/ Wayne E. Larsen Wayne E. Larsen Vice President Law/Finance & Secretary

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