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): October 27, 2005

Preformed Line Products Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		0-31164 (Commission File Number)		34-0676895 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

660 Beta Drive Mayfield Village, Ohio (Address of principal executive offices)		44143 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (440) 461-5200

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

     On October 27, 2005, Preformed Line Products Company issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except, as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits

99.1

Press release dated October 27, 2005, announcing earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2005

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 hereunto duly authorized.

		PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY
		/s/ Eric R. Graef
		Eric R. Graef, Vice President – Finance and Treasurer

DATED: October 27, 2005