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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             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): May 25, 2005 (May 23, 2005)

                                  GENTEK INC.
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


         Delaware                       001-14789                02-0505547
(State or Other Jurisdiction         (Commission File          (IRS Employer
      of Incorporation)                  Number)             Identification No.)



            90 East Halsey Road
           Parsippany, New Jersey                                     07054
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                         (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 515-3221

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:

[ ]   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
      (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ]   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
      (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ]   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ]   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On May 24, 2005, GenTek Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing
that Richard R. Russell, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, has chosen to resign from all of his positions with the Company,
effective immediately. Mr. Russell will continue as a Company employee through
July 1, 2005 in an advisory capacity to the Board. A copy of the Company's
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this Item
1.01 by reference.

In connection with his resignation, the Company entered into a Separation
Agreement with Mr. Russell on May 23, 2005. The Agreement provides that Mr.
Russell will serve in an advisory capacity to the Company's Board of Directors
from May 23, 2005 until July 1, 2005 at his current base salary. The Agreement
also provides for severance compensation to Mr. Russell including: (a) a lump
sum cash payment equal to $1,563,000 (the "Severance Benefit"), payable within
60 days of his retirement, pursuant to the terms of the GenTek Inc. Key
Employee Retention Plan (the "KERP); (b) $1,498,487 provided pursuant to and
payable under the General Chemical Corporation Supplemental Savings and
Retirement Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 1996 (the
"SERP"), the Employment Letter dated March 19, 2004 entered into by and between
Mr. Russell and the Company and the Joint Plan of Reorganization entered into
as of November 10, 2003; (c) a benefit accrued under the Supplemental Pension
component of the SERP for the period beginning on the date of emergence from
bankruptcy and ending on April 1, 2004 when the SERP was frozen, in an amount
to be determined by actuaries selected by the Company; (d) 170 shares of common
stock representing the restricted stock that vested pursuant to the GenTek Inc.
Restricted Stock Agreement; (e) 25,754 shares of common stock representing the
shares for which restrictions have lapsed pursuant to and subject to the terms
of the GenTek Inc. "Emergence Shares" Restricted Stock Agreement ("Emergence
Shares Agreement"); (f) the escrowed dividends in respect of Mr. Russell's
shares of Restricted Stock forfeited pursuant to the Emergence Shares Agreement
as soon as administratively possible after March 19, 2006; (g) an option to
purchase 3,162 shares of common stock (at an exercise price of $11.03 per
share), representing the vested options pursuant to the 2003 Management and
Directors Incentive Plan of GenTek Inc. Stock Option Agreement, which options
expires ten years from the grant date; (h) $40,077, representing accrued but
unused vacation; (i) continued medical and dental coverage for a period of 36
months pursuant to the KERP; (j) retiree health benefits during the period
commencing on the date following the retirement date and ending on the date Mr.
Russell ceases to receive retirement income, which benefit is secondary to, and
offset by, Medicare pursuant to the SERP; (k) gross up payments if an excise
tax is imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code (which would only
be triggered upon a change in control) with respect to the Severance Benefit;
and (l) reimbursement for any incurred business expenses pursuant to the
Company's expense reimbursement program.

The Company also announced the hiring of William E. Redmond, Jr., a Director of
the Company, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 23, 2005.
In connection with his hiring, the Company and Mr. Redmond executed an
Employment Agreement, dated May 23, 2005, specifying the terms of Mr. Redmond's
employment. Under his Employment Agreement, Mr. Redmond will serve on an
"at-will" basis at an annual salary of $600,000. Mr. Redmond is also eligible
for an annual bonus, targeted at 75% of his base salary with an actual award
range of zero to 200%, to be based upon accomplishment of pre-determined goals
and objectives, as set and agreed upon by the Compensation Committee of the
Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Redmond will also receive annual grants
under the Company's 2003 Management and Director's Incentive Plan (the "LTI
Plan") equal to 125% (150% in 2005) of his base salary consisting of grants of
restricted shares of the Company's common stock and stock options to purchase
shares of the Company's common stock. In addition, the Agreement entitles Mr.
Redmond to participate in the profit sharing, pension, retirement, deferred
compensation, savings, life, medical, dental, disability and other welfare
benefit plans maintained by the Company. The Company will reimburse Mr. Redmond
for living accommodations in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area up to a
maximum of $3,600 per month through December 31, 2006, as well as for Company
related travel, lodging, meal and related expenses. The Agreement provides for
certain severance payments and benefits to Mr. Redmond in the event of
termination, including (a) full salary through the date of termination and
prorated bonus and vacation payments and (b) maintenance of vested shares under
the LTI Plan. If Mr. Redmond is terminated by the Company without cause or
terminates his own employment for "good reason," the Agreement provides for an
additional payment equal to 200% of his base salary, and if Mr. Redmond is
terminated upon a "change of control," the Agreement provides for an additional
payment equal to 300% of his base salary. The Agreement also contains standard
confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-competition and indemnification
provisions.

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

On May 24, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing that Richard R.
Russell, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company has
chosen to resign from all of his positions with the Company, effective
immediately. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1
and is incorporated into this Item 5.02 by reference. Mr. Russell, 62, has been
with the Company and its predecessors since 1976 and most recently led the
Company's successful emergence from bankruptcy in November 2003 and the sale of
its communications business. Mr. Russell will serve in an advisory capacity to
the Board of Directors through July 1, 2005.

The Company also announced the hiring of William E. Redmond, Jr., a Director of
the Company, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 23, 2005.
In connection with his appointment as President and CEO, Mr. Redmond resigned
as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board
of Directors. Mr. Redmond will remain a Class I Director of the Board through
the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Company's stockholders. Kathleen Flaherty, a
Director of the Company, will replace Mr. Redmond as Chair of the Compensation
Committee.

Mr. Redmond has been a Director of the Company since 2003. Mr. Redmond also
currently serves as the Chairman and Director of Maxim Crane Works, the
Chairman and Director of National Energy & Gas Transmission, the Vice Chairman
and Director of USA Mobility, Inc, as a Director for World Kitchen Incorporated
and as a Director for Malden Mills Inc. Mr. Redmond previously served as
president and chief executive officer from December 1996 to February 2003 and
as chairman of the board from January 1999 to February 2003 of Garden Way,
Inc., a manufacturer of outdoor garden and power equipment that filed for
bankruptcy protection in July 2001 in order to facilitate a sale of
substantially all of its assets in August 2001. Because of his interest in
focusing on his new responsibilities for GenTek, Mr. Redmond intends to resign
from all but two other Boards of Directors by June 6, 2005.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial statements of business acquired.

Not applicable.

(b) Pro forma financial information.

Not applicable.

(c) Exhibits


Exhibit No.         Description
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     99.1           Press Release of GenTek Inc., dated May 24, 2005.




_______________________________________________________________________________

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.


                                     GENTEK INC.

Date:  May 25, 2005                  By:   /s/ Matthew M. Walsh
                                          --------------------------------
                                     Name:     Matthew M. Walsh
                                     Title:    Vice President and Chief
                                               Financial Officer


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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.         Description
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     99.1           Press Release of GenTek Inc., dated May 24, 2005.
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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             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): May 25, 2005 (May 23, 2005)

                                  GENTEK INC.
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

         Delaware                       001-14789                02-0505547
(State or Other Jurisdiction         (Commission File          (IRS Employer
      of Incorporation)                  Number)             Identification No.)

            90 East Halsey Road
           Parsippany, New Jersey                                     07054
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                         (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 515-3221

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:

[ ]   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
      (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ]   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
      (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ]   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ]   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On May 24, 2005, GenTek Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing
that Richard R. Russell, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, has chosen to resign from all of his positions with the Company,
effective immediately. Mr. Russell will continue as a Company employee through
July 1, 2005 in an advisory capacity to the Board. A copy of the Company's
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this Item
1.01 by reference.

In connection with his resignation, the Company entered into a Separation
Agreement with Mr. Russell on May 23, 2005. The Agreement provides that Mr.
Russell will serve in an advisory capacity to the Company's Board of Directors
from May 23, 2005 until July 1, 2005 at his current base salary. The Agreement
also provides for severance compensation to Mr. Russell including: (a) a lump
sum cash payment equal to $1,563,000 (the "Severance Benefit"), payable within
60 days of his retirement, pursuant to the terms of the GenTek Inc. Key
Employee Retention Plan (the "KERP); (b) $1,498,487 provided pursuant to and
payable under the General Chemical Corporation Supplemental Savings and
Retirement Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 1996 (the
"SERP"), the Employment Letter dated March 19, 2004 entered into by and between
Mr. Russell and the Company and the Joint Plan of Reorganization entered into
as of November 10, 2003; (c) a benefit accrued under the Supplemental Pension
component of the SERP for the period beginning on the date of emergence from
bankruptcy and ending on April 1, 2004 when the SERP was frozen, in an amount
to be determined by actuaries selected by the Company; (d) 170 shares of common
stock representing the restricted stock that vested pursuant to the GenTek Inc.
Restricted Stock Agreement; (e) 25,754 shares of common stock representing the
shares for which restrictions have lapsed pursuant to and subject to the terms
of the GenTek Inc. "Emergence Shares" Restricted Stock Agreement ("Emergence
Shares Agreement"); (f) the escrowed dividends in respect of Mr. Russell's
shares of Restricted Stock forfeited pursuant to the Emergence Shares Agreement
as soon as administratively possible after March 19, 2006; (g) an option to
purchase 3,162 shares of common stock (at an exercise price of $11.03 per
share), representing the vested options pursuant to the 2003 Management and
Directors Incentive Plan of GenTek Inc. Stock Option Agreement, which options
expires ten years from the grant date; (h) $40,077, representing accrued but
unused vacation; (i) continued medical and dental coverage for a period of 36
months pursuant to the KERP; (j) retiree health benefits during the period
commencing on the date following the retirement date and ending on the date Mr.
Russell ceases to receive retirement income, which benefit is secondary to, and
offset by, Medicare pursuant to the SERP; (k) gross up payments if an excise
tax is imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code (which would only
be triggered upon a change in control) with respect to the Severance Benefit;
and (l) reimbursement for any incurred business expenses pursuant to the
Company's expense reimbursement program.

The Company also announced the hiring of William E. Redmond, Jr., a Director of
the Company, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 23, 2005.
In connection with his hiring, the Company and Mr. Redmond executed an
Employment Agreement, dated May 23, 2005, specifying the terms of Mr. Redmond's
employment. Under his Employment Agreement, Mr. Redmond will serve on an
"at-will" basis at an annual salary of $600,000. Mr. Redmond is also eligible
for an annual bonus, targeted at 75% of his base salary with an actual award
range of zero to 200%, to be based upon accomplishment of pre-determined goals
and objectives, as set and agreed upon by the Compensation Committee of the
Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Redmond will also receive annual grants
under the Company's 2003 Management and Director's Incentive Plan (the "LTI
Plan") equal to 125% (150% in 2005) of his base salary consisting of grants of
restricted shares of the Company's common stock and stock options to purchase
shares of the Company's common stock. In addition, the Agreement entitles Mr.
Redmond to participate in the profit sharing, pension, retirement, deferred
compensation, savings, life, medical, dental, disability and other welfare
benefit plans maintained by the Company. The Company will reimburse Mr. Redmond
for living accommodations in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area up to a
maximum of $3,600 per month through December 31, 2006, as well as for Company
related travel, lodging, meal and related expenses. The Agreement provides for
certain severance payments and benefits to Mr. Redmond in the event of
termination, including (a) full salary through the date of termination and
prorated bonus and vacation payments and (b) maintenance of vested shares under
the LTI Plan. If Mr. Redmond is terminated by the Company without cause or
terminates his own employment for "good reason," the Agreement provides for an
additional payment equal to 200% of his base salary, and if Mr. Redmond is
terminated upon a "change of control," the Agreement provides for an additional
payment equal to 300% of his base salary. The Agreement also contains standard
confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-competition and indemnification
provisions.

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

On May 24, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing that Richard R.
Russell, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company has
chosen to resign from all of his positions with the Company, effective
immediately. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1
and is incorporated into this Item 5.02 by reference. Mr. Russell, 62, has been
with the Company and its predecessors since 1976 and most recently led the
Company's successful emergence from bankruptcy in November 2003 and the sale of
its communications business. Mr. Russell will serve in an advisory capacity to
the Board of Directors through July 1, 2005.

The Company also announced the hiring of William E. Redmond, Jr., a Director of
the Company, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 23, 2005.
In connection with his appointment as President and CEO, Mr. Redmond resigned
as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board
of Directors. Mr. Redmond will remain a Class I Director of the Board through
the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Company's stockholders. Kathleen Flaherty, a
Director of the Company, will replace Mr. Redmond as Chair of the Compensation
Committee.

Mr. Redmond has been a Director of the Company since 2003. Mr. Redmond also
currently serves as the Chairman and Director of Maxim Crane Works, the
Chairman and Director of National Energy & Gas Transmission, the Vice Chairman
and Director of USA Mobility, Inc, as a Director for World Kitchen Incorporated
and as a Director for Malden Mills Inc. Mr. Redmond previously served as
president and chief executive officer from December 1996 to February 2003 and
as chairman of the board from January 1999 to February 2003 of Garden Way,
Inc., a manufacturer of outdoor garden and power equipment that filed for
bankruptcy protection in July 2001 in order to facilitate a sale of
substantially all of its assets in August 2001. Because of his interest in
focusing on his new responsibilities for GenTek, Mr. Redmond intends to resign
from all but two other Boards of Directors by June 6, 2005.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial statements of business acquired.

Not applicable.

(b) Pro forma financial information.

Not applicable.

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit No.         Description
-----------         --------------------------------------------------------

     99.1           Press Release of GenTek Inc., dated May 24, 2005.

_______________________________________________________________________________

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.

                                     GENTEK INC.

Date:  May 25, 2005                  By:   /s/ Matthew M. Walsh
                                          --------------------------------
                                     Name:     Matthew M. Walsh
                                     Title:    Vice President and Chief
                                               Financial Officer

_______________________________________________________________________________

                                 EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.         Description
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     99.1           Press Release of GenTek Inc., dated May 24, 2005.