8-K

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): February 19, 2016

   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 of	Number)	Identification No.)
incorporation)

8285 Tournament Drive Suite 150   Memphis, Tennessee	38125
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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 8.01. Other Events.

On February 19, 2016, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the signing of an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Jungwoo Metal Ind. Co., ("Jungwoo").   A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release, dated February 19, 2016 Announcing the Signing of an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Jungwoo Metal Ind. Co., Ltd.

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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.

	MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
	By:	/s/ Jeffrey A. Martin
	Name:	Jeffrey A. Martin
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer
Date:  February 19, 2016

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated February 19, 2016

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Mueller Industries, Inc. Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire a Majority Interest in Jungwoo Metal Ind. Co., Ltd

MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 19, 2016 – Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE:  MLI) announced today the signing of an agreement providing for the purchase of a 60 percent equity interest in Jungwoo Metal Ind. Co., Ltd ("Jungwoo").  Jungwoo is a manufacturer of copper-based pipe joining products, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and serving markets worldwide.

"We are excited about joining forces with Jungwoo.  They are a world-class company with whom we have had a long and valuable relationship.  This transaction complements our core copper business by expanding our product offerings and geographic reach for piping systems products," stated Greg Christopher, Mueller Industries Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

The transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including Korean regulatory approval, and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2016.

Mueller Industries, Inc. is a an industrial manufacturer that specializes in copper and copper alloy manufacturing while also producing goods made from aluminum, steel, and plastics. It is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee and comprises a network of operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, and China. Its products include tubing, fittings, valves, vessels, and related items for plumbing and HVACR related piping systems, as well as rod, forgings, extrusions, and various components for OEM applications. Products are distributed into sectors such as building construction, appliance, defense, energy, and automotive.

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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, continued availability of raw materials and energy, market demand, pricing, competitive and technological factors, and the availability of financing, among others, as set forth in the Company's SEC filings. The words "outlook," "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "believe," "target," "encourage," "anticipate," "appear," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. The Company has no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this report.

CONTACT: Jeffrey A. Martin, (901) 753-3226