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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000914122-07-000079
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20070905
ITEM INFORMATION:		Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20070907
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20070907

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFRI INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000914122
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL FANS & BLOWERS & AIR PURIFYING EQUIP [3564]
		IRS NUMBER:				363922969
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-32530
		FILM NUMBER:		071106981

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7720 LEHIGH AVE
		CITY:			NILES
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60714
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8479661000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7720 LEHIGH AVE
		CITY:			NILES
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60714

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MIDWESCO FILTER RESOURCES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970402
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Washington, D.C. 20549</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>__________</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>FORM 8-K</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>CURRENT REPORT</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>The Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size="2">
September 5, 2007</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>MFRI, INC.</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>


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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Delaware</font></p> </td>
        <td width="197" valign=top style='padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>0-18370</font></p> </td>
        <td width="197" valign=top style='padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>36-3922969</font></p> </td> </tr>
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        <td width="197" valign=top style='padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>(State or Other</font></p>
<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Jurisdiction of</font></p>
<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Incorporation)</font></p> </td>
        <td width="197" valign=top style='padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>(Commission</font></p>
<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>File Number)</font></p> </td>
        <td width="197" valign=top style='padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>(IRS Employer</font></p>
<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Identification No.)</font></p> </td> </tr></table>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>


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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>7720 Lehigh Avenue, Niles, Illinois</font></p> </td>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>60714</font></p> </td>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></td> </tr>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>(Address of principal executive offices)</font></p> </td>
        <td  nowrap colspan="2" valign=top >
            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>(Zip Code)</font></p> </td> </tr></table>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code: 847-966-1000 </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Not Applicable</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2><font face=Wingdings>o</font> Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2><font face=Wingdings>o</font> Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2><font face=Wingdings>o</font> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2><font face=Wingdings>o</font> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>
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<font size="2">Item 5.03&nbsp; Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or
Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.</font></b><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2">The
Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to permit the issuance of its
securities in uncertificated form, as required by a NASDAQ rule which will
become effective January 1, 2008.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Item 9.01&nbsp;
Financial Statements and Exhibits. </b></p>
<p>(d) Exhibits </p>
<p>The following Exhibits are
included with this Report: </p>
<p>10.1 <font size="2">
Resolutions of Board of Directors.&nbsp;</font> </p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:5pt; margin-top:5pt;text-align:left;'><b><font size=2>Signature</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:5pt; margin-top:5pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>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. </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:5pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></p>


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            <p><font size=2>Date: September 7, 2007</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=2>MFRI, Inc.</font></p> </td> </tr>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td> </tr>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p align=right style='text-align:right'><font size=2>By:</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
        <td width="320" valign=top style='border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
            <p><font size=2>/s/ Michael D. Bennett</font></p> </td> </tr>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=2>Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer</font></p> </td> </tr>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p><font size=2>(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)</font></p> </td> </tr></table>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:-0.25in;text-align:right;'><u><b><font size=2>Exhibit 10.1</font></b></u></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><U><B><font SIZE=2>MFRI, INC.</font></B></U></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>RESOLUTIONS OF</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><U><B><font SIZE=2>BOARD OF DIRECTORS</font></B></U></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><B><font SIZE=2>WHEREAS</font></B><font size=2>, the rules of NASDAQ have been amended to provide that on and after January 1, 2008, all securities must be eligible for a Direct Registration Program operated by a clearing agency registered under Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><B><font SIZE=2>WHEREAS</font></B><font size=2>, to be eligible for a Direct Registration Program, a corporation must permit the issuance of its securities in uncertificated form;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><B><font SIZE=2>WHEREAS</font></B><font size=2>, the bylaws (the &#147;Bylaws&#148;) of MFRI, Inc. (the &#147;Corporation&#148;) currently provide that shares of the Corporation&#146;s stock shall be represented by a certificate or certificates; and</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><B><font SIZE=2>WHEREAS</font></B><font size=2>, it is in the best interest of the Corporation to amend the Bylaws to permit the issuance of its stock in uncertificated form;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><B><font SIZE=2>NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED</font></B><font size=2>, that Article V, Section 1 of the Bylaws of the Corporation be, and it hereby is, amended by deleting said Section  in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:0.5in; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Section 1.  </font><U><font SIZE=2>CERTIFICATES</font></U><font size=2>.  Any or all of the corporation&#146;s classes or series of shares of capital stock may be represented by certificates or may be issued without certificates, as determined by the Board of Directors.  Every holder of stock represented by certificates, and every holder of uncertificated shares of a class or series of stock at least some of which is represented by certificates, shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by, or in the name of the corporation by, the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, or the President or Vice President, and by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the corporation representing the number of shares registered in certificate form.  Any or all of the signatures on any such
certificate may be a facsimile.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><B><font SIZE=2>FURTHER RESOLVED</font></B><font size=2>, that Article V, Section 3 of the Bylaws of the Corporation be, and it hereby is, amended by deleting said Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:0.5in; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Section 3.  </font><U><font SIZE=2>TRANSFER OF SHARES</font></U><font size=2>.  The shares of stock of the corporation shall be transferable only upon its books by the holders thereof in person or by their duly authorized attorneys or legal representatives, and upon such transfer the old certificates, if such shares are represented by certificates, shall be surrendered to the corporation by the delivery thereof to the person in charge of the stock and transfer books and ledgers, or to such other person as the directors may designate, by whom they shall be cancelled, and new certificates shall thereupon be issued, unless such shares have become uncertificated.  A record shall be made of each transfer and whenever a transfer shall be made for collateral security, and not absolutely, it shall be so expressed in the entry of the transfer.</font></p>

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