FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 30, 1998 ZURN INDUSTRIES, INC. IRS Employer State of Commission Identification Incorporation File Number Number - ------------- ----------- -------------- Pennsylvania 1-5502 25-1040754 Address and Telephone Number ---------------- 14801 Quorum Drive Addison, Texas 75240-7584 972-560-2000 -1- ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS The Company's news release dated January 30, 1998 announcing that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas has confirmed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy Plan of Reorganization filed by United States Brass Corporation is incorporated herein by reference. 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. ZURN INDUSTRIES, INC. January 30, 1998 /s/ George W. Hanthorn ------------------------------ George W. Hanthorn Vice President- General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX 20 Other Documents or Statements to Security Holders ------------------------------------------------- News Release dated January 30, 1998 -2-