Rudolph Technologies, Inc. Form 8-K

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): August 7, 2008

 

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE

 000-27965 22-3531208
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number)
 (IRS Employer Identification No.)



One Rudolph Road, P.O. Box 1000,  Flanders, NJ 07836

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 691-1300

Not applicable
 ( Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors: Appointment of Principal Officers.

         On August 7, 2008, Carl E. Ring, Jr., a member of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") advised the Company that he was resigning as a member of the Company's Board, effective immediately.  Mr. Ring has served as one of the Company's directors since June 1996.  This decision is a result of Mr. Ring's choice to retire and was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

         In addition, the Company has been notified by Alexander A. Oscilowski, Chief Operating Officer, that he will leave the Company's employ on August 15, 2008.

 

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.

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.

Date:   August 11, 2008 By:    /s/ Paul F. McLaughlin                 

Paul F. McLaughlin

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer