Form 8-K STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS For: Feb 02

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Washington, D.C. 20549

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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): February 2, 2015

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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37-18 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, New York 11101

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

Registrants Telephone Number, including Area Code: 718-392-0200

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02(b)-(c). Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 2, 2015, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Eric Sills, 46, as President of the Company, effective immediately.� Mr. Sills replaces John P. Gethin as President as of February 2, 2015.� Mr. Gethin will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

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Mr. Sills joined the Company in 1991, and from that time until 2006, held various leadership positions, including serving as General Manager, LIC Operations, Director of Product Management, and Plant Manager, Oxygen Sensor Business Unit.� In 2006, Mr. Sills was appointed as Vice President Engine Management Division of the Company, and more recently, in January 2013, he was appointed as Vice President Global Operations of the Company.

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Mr. Sills will serve as President on an annual basis.� In his new role, he will join the Office of the Chief Executive.� Mr. Sills compensation will remain the same in connection with his appointment as President.� However, the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors will review the compensation paid to Mr. Sills during its annual review of the compensation paid to all executive officers of the Company.

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Mr. Sills is the son of Lawrence I. Sills, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and the nephew of Arthur S. Sills and Peter J. Sills, members of the Board of Directors.

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A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Sills as President of the Company is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.� Such press release shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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(d)

Exhibits.

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99.1

Press release dated February 2, 2015 announcing the appointment of Eric Sills as President of Standard Motor Products, Inc.

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SIGNATURE

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

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Exhibit Index

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Exhibit No.		Description
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99.1		Press release dated February 2, 2015 announcing the appointment of Eric Sills as President of Standard Motor Products, Inc.

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Exhibit 99.1

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Standard Motor Products, Inc.

Announces New President

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New York, NY, February 2, 2015 &.& Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Eric Sills as President of the Company. Mr. Sills, 46, is currently Vice President Global Operations. Mr. Sills will now join the Office of the Chief Executive, where he will serve together with Lawrence Sills, Chairman and CEO; John Gethin, COO; and James Burke, Vice President Finance and CFO.

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Mr. William Turner, Standard Motor Products Presiding Independent Director, stated, We are very pleased to announce this appointment. Eric joined the Company in 1991, and has taken on leadership roles of increasing responsibility. He is currently responsible for all manufacturing, distribution, engineering and supply chain management both in the U.S. and worldwide. Under Erics leadership, the Company has increased manufacturing capacity, expanded production in low cost areas, enhanced its global supply chain, and successfully integrated eight acquisitions in the past three years. All these have played a major role in increasing the Companys profitability. In addition, during his 24 years with the Company, Eric has acquired extensive knowledge of the customers and the industry.

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In his new position, he will continue to be responsible for his current activities while becoming increasingly involved in sales, marketing, and finance. Our Board believes that Erics experience, expertise, and proven leadership will make him an ideal candidate to help lead the company into the future.

Eric Sills earned an MBA from Columbia University and a BA from Bowdoin College. He is the son of Lawrence Sills, Standards Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Standard Motor Products cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company, including those that may be made in this press release, are based on managements expectations at the time they are made, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties discussed in this press release are those detailed from time-to-time in prior press releases and in the companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the companys annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.� By making these forward-looking statements, Standard Motor Products undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.

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