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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)        August 8, 2005

                        Merrimac Industries, Inc.                        
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 0-11201 22-1642321
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		 (Commission
File Number)		 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
41 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (973) 575-1300

                                                                                                                            
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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:

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 8, 2005, Merrimac Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing results of operations for the second quarter and the first six months ended July 2, 2005. The entire text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1  Press release dated August 8, 2005 issued by Merrimac Industries, Inc., announcing results of operations for the second quarter and the first six months ended July 2, 2005.

Signature

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.

MERRIMAC INDUSTRIES, INC.

By: /s/ Robert V. Condon                    
Name: Robert V. Condon
Title: Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 8, 2005