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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001437749-17-010885
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170602
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170607
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170607

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000039092
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES & ROLLING & FINISHING MILLS [3310]
		IRS NUMBER:				741504405
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-07521
		FILM NUMBER:		17898012

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1121 JUDSON RD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 124
		CITY:			LONGVIEW
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			75601
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9037583431

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PO BOX 2192
		CITY:			LONGVIEW
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			75606
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<P id=PARA19 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif"><B>Friedman Industries, Incorporated</B></FONT></P>
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<P id=PARA29 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif"><B>74</B><B>-1</B><B>504405</B></FONT></P>
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<P id=PARA60 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif"><B>Item 8.01 Other Events.</B></FONT></P>
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<P id=PARA64 style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif">On June 2, 2017, the board of directors (the &#8220;Board&#8221;) of Friedman Industries, Incorporated (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) appointed Michael J. Taylor to serve as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Taylor also serves as a member of the Nominating Committee.</FONT></P>
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<P id=PARA66 style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif">Mr. Taylor, age 58, was elected to the Board in December 2016. Mr. Taylor retired in 2014 from a 33 year career in the steel industry. Most recently, Mr. Taylor served as President of Cargill Metals Supply Chain from 2003 to 2014. A copy of the press release related to Mr. Taylor&#8217;s appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report</FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif">.</FONT></P>
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<P id=PARA77 style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif">Press Release of Friedman Industries, Inc. dated June 7, 2017.</FONT></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P id=PARA89 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif">Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;June 7, 2017</FONT></P>
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<P id=PARA4 style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif">June 7, 2017</FONT></P>
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<P id=PARA7 style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif">Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NYSE - MKT Trading symbol: FRD)</FONT></P>
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<P id=PARA13 style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif">FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. APPOINTS MIKE TAYLOR AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD</FONT></P>
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<P id=PARA15 style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman, Times, serif">On June 2, 2017, the board of directors (the &#8220;Board&#8221;) of Friedman Industries, Incorporated (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) appointed Michael J. Taylor as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Taylor, age 58, was elected to the Board in December 2016. Mr. Taylor retired in 2014 from a 33 year career in the steel industry. Most recently, Mr. Taylor served as President of Cargill Metals Supply Chain from 2003 to 2014. Mr. Taylor&#8217;s extensive knowledge of the steel industry will be a vital asset in this leadership role. Additionally, the appointment of an independent Chairman reflects the Company&#8217;s commitment to sound corporate governance.</FONT></P>
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