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)    June 11, 1997


                     Performance Technologies, Incorporated
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                                       
      Delaware                         0-27460                16-1158413
 (State or other jurisdiction        (Commission            (IRS Employer
  of incorporation)                   File Number)           Identification No.)
   
                      
 315 Science Parkway, Rochester, New York                             14620
(Address of principal executive offices)                             (Zip Code)



        Registrant's telephone number, including area code (716) 256-0200



         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


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Item 5.   Other Events.

On June 11, 1997, the Registrant issued the following press release:

                        PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES APPOINTS
                           NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ROCHESTER, NY -- June 11, 1997 -- Performance Technologies,  Inc. (NASDAQ: PTIX)
announced today the appointment of Donald L. Turrell as Chief Executive  Officer
for the Company. Former CEO, Charles E. Maginness,  will continue in his current
capacity  as  Chairman  of the  Board  for PTI and will  actively  work with the
Company's  Board  in the  development  of long  range  strategies  and  business
opportunities   to  ensure   continued   growth   and   profitability   for  the
communications  and networking  company.  Maginness will also retain his current
position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company's San Diego based subsidiary,
UconX Corporation.

      In  addition  to his new role as CEO,  Turrell  will also  continue in his
present  position as President  and Chief  Operating  Officer,  responsible  for
managing the day-to-day operations of Performance Technologies.

      "Several  months ago, I indicated to the Board of  Directors  the time was
appropriate  to  develop  a  management  transition  plan that  would  provide a
seamless transfer of my management  responsibilities  over time," said Maginness
at  the  Company's  Annual  Meeting  of  Shareholders.   "Today's   announcement
represents the first phase of that plan. I look forward to continuing my role as
Chairman  and  focusing  my efforts on the  development  and  implementation  of
strategic  business  activities  which support our evolving long term  corporate
objectives."

      Regarding the transition of his CEO responsibilities, Maginness continued,
"Don Turrell has been  instrumental in the development and growth of Performance
Technologies. He is a uniquely qualified individual. During the 13 years Don has
been with PIT, we have worked closely to develop a company that,  today,  has an
established  reputation for delivering quality products and services to selected
niche markets.  We will continue to work closely  together and I look forward to
that relationship  from a personal,  as well as a professional,  perspective.  I
know  the  leadership  skills  Don has  demonstrated  in the past  represent  an
invaluable  asset to Performance  Technologies as we take the necessary steps to
position the Company for the next significant phase of its evolution."

      Performance Technologies,  Inc., designs, manufacturers and markets a wide
variety of fault-tolerant, high performance communications,  networking and data
storage interface systems products.  The Company's products are targeted towards
high-performance,     mission-critical     networking    solutions    used    in
telecommunications,  financial services, defense and transportation. Performance
Technologies,  Inc. is publicly  traded on the NASDAQ stock  exchange  under the
symbol  PTIX.  For  further  information,  visit  PTI's  World  Wide Web site at
htt://www.pt.com.



<PAGE>


                                   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.


                     PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INCORPORATED




                                    By:   /s/Donald L.Turrell
                                          -------------------
                                             Donald L. Turrell
                                             CEO/President

Dated:  June 24, 1997


<PAGE>


                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS


(1)  Underwriting agreement

     Not Applicable.

(2)  Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or
     succession

     Not Applicable.

(4)  Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures

     Not Applicable.

(16) Letter re change in certifying accountant

     Not Applicable.

(17) Letter re director resignation

     Not Applicable.

(21) Other documents or statements to security holders

     Not Applicable.

(24) Consents of experts and counsel

     Not Applicable.

(25) Power of attorney

     Not Applicable.

(27) Financial Data Schedule

     Not Applicable.

(99) Additional Exhibits

     None.
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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)    June 11, 1997

                     Performance Technologies, Incorporated
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                                       
      Delaware                         0-27460                16-1158413
 (State or other jurisdiction        (Commission            (IRS Employer
  of incorporation)                   File Number)           Identification No.)
   
                      
 315 Science Parkway, Rochester, New York                             14620
(Address of principal executive offices)                             (Zip Code)

        Registrant's telephone number, including area code (716) 256-0200

         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5.   Other Events.

On June 11, 1997, the Registrant issued the following press release:

                        PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES APPOINTS
                           NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ROCHESTER, NY -- June 11, 1997 -- Performance Technologies,  Inc. (NASDAQ: PTIX)
announced today the appointment of Donald L. Turrell as Chief Executive  Officer
for the Company. Former CEO, Charles E. Maginness,  will continue in his current
capacity  as  Chairman  of the  Board  for PTI and will  actively  work with the
Company's  Board  in the  development  of long  range  strategies  and  business
opportunities   to  ensure   continued   growth   and   profitability   for  the
communications  and networking  company.  Maginness will also retain his current
position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company's San Diego based subsidiary,
UconX Corporation.

      In  addition  to his new role as CEO,  Turrell  will also  continue in his
present  position as President  and Chief  Operating  Officer,  responsible  for
managing the day-to-day operations of Performance Technologies.

      "Several  months ago, I indicated to the Board of  Directors  the time was
appropriate  to  develop  a  management  transition  plan that  would  provide a
seamless transfer of my management  responsibilities  over time," said Maginness
at  the  Company's  Annual  Meeting  of  Shareholders.   "Today's   announcement
represents the first phase of that plan. I look forward to continuing my role as
Chairman  and  focusing  my efforts on the  development  and  implementation  of
strategic  business  activities  which support our evolving long term  corporate
objectives."

      Regarding the transition of his CEO responsibilities, Maginness continued,
"Don Turrell has been  instrumental in the development and growth of Performance
Technologies. He is a uniquely qualified individual. During the 13 years Don has
been with PIT, we have worked closely to develop a company that,  today,  has an
established  reputation for delivering quality products and services to selected
niche markets.  We will continue to work closely  together and I look forward to
that relationship  from a personal,  as well as a professional,  perspective.  I
know  the  leadership  skills  Don has  demonstrated  in the past  represent  an
invaluable  asset to Performance  Technologies as we take the necessary steps to
position the Company for the next significant phase of its evolution."

      Performance Technologies,  Inc., designs, manufacturers and markets a wide
variety of fault-tolerant, high performance communications,  networking and data
storage interface systems products.  The Company's products are targeted towards
high-performance,     mission-critical     networking    solutions    used    in
telecommunications,  financial services, defense and transportation. Performance
Technologies,  Inc. is publicly  traded on the NASDAQ stock  exchange  under the
symbol  PTIX.  For  further  information,  visit  PTI's  World  Wide Web site at
htt://www.pt.com.
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.

                     PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INCORPORATED

                                    By:   /s/Donald L.Turrell
                                          -------------------
                                             Donald L. Turrell
                                             CEO/President

Dated:  June 24, 1997
INDEX TO EXHIBITS

(1)  Underwriting agreement

     Not Applicable.

(2)  Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or
     succession

     Not Applicable.

(4)  Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures

     Not Applicable.

(16) Letter re change in certifying accountant

     Not Applicable.

(17) Letter re director resignation

     Not Applicable.

(21) Other documents or statements to security holders

     Not Applicable.

(24) Consents of experts and counsel

     Not Applicable.

(25) Power of attorney

     Not Applicable.

(27) Financial Data Schedule

     Not Applicable.

(99) Additional Exhibits

     None.