8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 19, 2005

Modine Manufacturing Company

Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter

Wisconsin	1-1373	39-0482000
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation	Commission File Number	I.R.S. Employer Identification Number

1500 DeKoven Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin	53403
Address of principal executive offices	Zip Code

Registrant s telephone number, including area code: (262) 636-1200

Check the appropriate below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM 8.01.     Other Events.

ITEM 9.01.     Exhibits

SIGNATURE

Exhibit Index

EX-99     Press release dated October 19, 2005.

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 8.01.   Other Events.

On October 19, 2005, the Modine Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend. A copy of the Company s news release relating to that declaration is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01.   Exhibits.

Exhibit 99 Press Release dated October 19, 2005

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.

Modine Manufacturing Company

By: /s/ D. B. Rayburn

     D. B. Rayburn

     President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: October 19, 2005

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
Exhibit 99	Modine Manufacturing Company s press release dated October 19, 2005 announcing a quarterly dividend.

EX-99

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Investor Contact: Dave Prichard262-636-8434 d.a.prichard@na.modine.com

Media Contact: Lori Stafford262-636-1001 l.stafford@na.modine.com

Modine Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

Racine, WI, October 19, 2005 - The Board of Directors of Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD) today declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 17.50 cents per share, payable on December 1, 2005 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 17, 2005.

Founded in 1916, Modine specializes in thermal management systems and components, bringing heating and cooling technology and solutions to diversified global markets. The Company's products are used in light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, HVAC equipment, industrial equipment, refrigeration systems, fuel cells and electronics. Modine has more than 8,200 employees and 35 facilities in 15 countries worldwide. More information about Modine can be found at www.modine.com.

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