Item 8.01 Other Events.

On June 8, 2009 Hawk Corporation issued a press release announcing that it has met the stock repurchase limit provided for in its senior note indenture. Hawk reserves the right to repurchase additional shares under the approved plan when the bank credit facility and senior note indenture allow. As of June 8, 2009, Hawk has 8,055,648 shares outstanding. A copy of this press release has been posted to Hawk's website www.hawkcorp.com and a copy is also set forth in Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Hawk Corporation Press Release dated June 8, 2009

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