Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers;

Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;

Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On January 7, 2009, Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation issued a press release announcing management changes. President and Chief Operating Officer Ernest G. Siddons has informed the Corporation of his intention to retire on April 30, 2009. The Corporation has no plans to replace Mr. Siddons' positions at this time. Mr. Siddons will remain as a director of the Corporation. In addition, as a result of Mr. Siddons' retirement, the following promotions to newly created positions effective the same date were announced:

- Robert G. Carothers, President of Union Electric Steel Corporation will become Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Forged and Cast Rolls Group. He will continue to serve as President of Union Electric Steel Corporation.

- Terrence W. Kenny, Group Vice President of the Corporation, will become President of the Air and Liquid Processing Group.

- Rose Hoover, Vice President Administration of the Corporation, will become Senior Vice President of the Corporation. She will continue to serve as Corporate Secretary.

Biographical information on these officers is contained in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. A copy of the press release is attached hereto and is being furnished to the SEC.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated January 7, 2009.

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