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):       October 28, 2010

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

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(d) On October 28, 2010, the Board of Directors of Mueller Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the number of directors constituting the Company’s Board of Directors from seven to eight directors and appointed Gregory L. Christopher, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, as a director, effective October 28, 2010.

Item 8.01  Other Events

On October 29, 2010 the Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on its common stock.  The dividend will be payable December 15, 2010, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2010.  A copy of the press release announcing the payment and record dates is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1           Press release, dated October 29, 2010.

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/Richard W. Corman
Name:	Richard W. Corman
Title:	Vice President – Controller

Date:  October 29, 2010

    Exhibit Index    

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated October 29, 2010.

EX-99.1

Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for Fourth Quarter

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI), announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable December 15, 2010, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2010.  

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, Great Britain, and China.  Mueller's business is importantly linked to (1) the construction of new homes; (2) the improvement and reconditioning of existing homes and structures; and (3) the commercial construction market which includes office buildings, factories, hotels, hospitals, etc.  

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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," 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:  Kent A. McKee, +1-901-753-3208