EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in each of the following Registration Statements of Anixter International Inc. and in the related Prospectuses of our reports dated February 20, 2008, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of Anixter International Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Anixter International Inc., included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year-ended December 28, 2007.
FORM AND REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. | PURPOSE | |
FORM S-8 No. 33-13486 | 1987 Key Executive Equity Plan | |
FORM S-8 No. 33-38364 | 1989 Employee Stock Incentive Plan | |
FORM S-8 No. 333-05907 | 1996 Stock Incentive Plan | |
FORM S-8 No. 333-56815 | 1998 Mid-Level Stock Option Plan | |
FORM S-8 No. 333-56935 | 1998 Stock Incentive Plan | |
FORM S-8 No. 333-103270 | 2001 Stock Incentive Plan | |
FORM S-8 No. 333-104506 | 2001 Mid-Level Stock Option Plan | |
FORM S-3 No. 333-121428 | $200 million Shelf Registration | |
FORM S-3 ASR No. 333-143007 | $300 million Senior Convertible Notes Due 2013 | |
FORM S-8 No. 333-145318 | 2006 Stock Incentive Plan |
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
February 20, 2008
February 20, 2008