FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           Contact: Kent A. McKee
Memphis, TN-September 2, 2003                            (901) 753-3208





                  EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S STATEMENT REGARDING
                     COPPER TUBE MANUFACTURERS IN EUROPE


     Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI), reported that the European
Commission yesterday released a statement alleging infringements in Europe
of competition rules by manufacturers of copper tubes including Mueller
Industries, Inc. and businesses in France and England, which it acquired in
1997.  Mueller took the lead in bringing these issues to the attention of
the European Commission and has fully cooperated in the resulting
investigation from its inception.  Mueller does not anticipate any material
adverse effect on its business or financial position as a result of the
European Commission's action.

     Statements in this release that are not strictly historical may be
"forward-looking" statements, which involve risks and uncertainties.
These include economic and currency conditions, market demand, pricing, and
competitive and technological factors, among others, as set forth in the
company's SEC filings.

     Mueller Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of copper tube and
fittings; brass and copper alloy rod, bar and shapes; aluminum and brass
forgings; aluminum and copper impact extrusions; plastic fittings and
valves; refrigeration valves and fittings; and fabricated tubular products.
Mueller's operations are located throughout the United States and in
Canada, Mexico, and Great Britain.
























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