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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): February 4, 2004

SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Florida   0-21835   59-2754337

 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
1500 West University Parkway
Sarasota, Florida
  34243

 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  941-362-1200

 


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SIGNATURE
Ex-99.1 February 4, 2004 Press Release


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Item 12. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

      On February 4, 2004, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing preliminary sales information for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2003, and order information for January, 2004.

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SIGNATURE

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

         
    SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
         
    By:   /s/ Richard J. Dobbyn
       
        Richard J. Dobbyn Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
         
Dated: February 4, 2004        

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