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 25, 2011
 
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-6770
25-0790410
(State or other
(Commission File
(IRS Employer
jurisdiction
Number)
Identification No.)
of incorporation)
    
     
8285 Tournament Drive
Suite 150
    
Memphis, Tennessee
  
38125
(Address of principal
  
Zip Code
executive offices)
    
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (901) 753-3200

Registrant's Former Name or Address, if changed since last report:  N/A

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 25, 2011 the Registrant issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended October 1, 2011.  A copy of the press release announcing the third quarter 2011 earnings is attached as Exhibit 99.1.


Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
99.1  Press release, dated October 25, 2011 reporting third quarter 2011 earnings.
 
 
 
 
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
  MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.  
       
 
By:
/s/ Kent A. McKee  
  Name:   Kent A. McKee  
  Title:  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  
       
Date: October 25, 2011
 
 
 
 

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
Description

99.1 
Press release, dated October 25, 2011.