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

On October 24, 2012, Mueller Industries, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Kent A. McKee, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his positions with the Company, effective October 26, 2012, to pursue other opportunities. Jeffrey A. Martin, Vice President - Corporate Development, will serve as the Company's interim Chief Financial Officer, effective October 26, 2012, while the Company searches for a permanent replacement for Mr. McKee. Mr. McKee will remain available to consult with the Company through the filing of the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2012 in order to provide assistance during the transition period. Further biographical and other information about Mr. Martin is contained in the Company's proxy statement for its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2012.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

A copy of the Company's press release announcing Mr. McKee's departure and Mr. Martin's appointment as interim Chief Financial Officer is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Press Release, dated October 24, 2012.

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