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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000891092-04-000741
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20040217
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20040217

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000089439
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ROLLING DRAWING & EXTRUDING OF NONFERROUS METALS [3350]
		IRS NUMBER:				250790410
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1226

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-06770
		FILM NUMBER:		04604833

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		SUITE 150
		STREET 2:		8285 TOURNAMENT DRIVE
		CITY:			MEMPHIS
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			38125
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(901)753-3200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		SUITE 150
		STREET 2:		8285 TOURNAMENT DRIVE
		CITY:			MEMPHIS
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			38125

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SHARON STEEL CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910103
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                                  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

                                February 17, 2004
                Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

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

                          Commission File Number 1-6770

                    Delaware                         25-0790410
           (State or other jurisdiction of         (I.R.S. Employer
                 incorporation or                 Identification No.)
                  organization)

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

                                 (901) 753-3200
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


<PAGE>

Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

      On February 17, 2004, Mueller Industries, Inc. issued a press release
announcing declaration of dividend. A copy of the press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

      (c)   Exhibits.

            99.1  Press release dated February 17, 2004 announcing dividend.


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<PAGE>

                                   SIGNATURES

      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, on February, 17, 2004.

                                    MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                    /S/ KENT A. MCKEE
                                    -----------------------
                                    Kent A. McKee
                                    Vice President and
                                    Chief Financial Officer


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit Number          Description
- --------------          -----------
    99.1                Press Release dated February 17, 2004


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                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

                Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares First Dividend

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 17 /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 March 15, 2004, to shareholders of record on March 1,
2004.

    Harvey L. Karp, Chairman of Mueller Industries, Inc. said, "We are pleased
to announce our first cash distribution to shareholders.  By initiating a
regular dividend, our Board has expressed its confidence in the Company's
future direction and financial strength.  Our earnings and strong balance
sheet enable us to provide this cash dividend and allow us to continue to seek
opportunities to deliver long-term value to our shareholders."

    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.

    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.

SOURCE  Mueller Industries, Inc.
    -0-                             02/17/2004
    /CONTACT: Kent A. McKee of Mueller Industries, Inc., +1-901-753-3208/
    (MLI)

CO:  Mueller Industries, Inc.
ST:  Tennessee
IN:  MNG CST
SU:  DIV

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