Anixter International (AXE) 8-K Departure of Directors or Principal Officers

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): February 20, 2008

ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 1-5989

Delaware	94-1658138
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2301 Patriot Blvd.
Glenview, Illinois 60026
(224) 521-8000
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)

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

     On February 25, 2008, Anixter International Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Robert W. Grubbs will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer at the end of June 2008, following a 30-year career with the company. Mr. Grubbs, who has held those posts since 1998, will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors. The Company also announced that, effective July 1, 2008, Robert J. Eck, age 49, will become President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Eck, has served as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since September 2007.

     For additional information, reference is made to the Company’s press release, dated February 25, 2008, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits

     99.1 Press Release, dated February 25, 20008, issued by Anixter International Inc.

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SIGNATURES

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
February 25, 2008	By:	/s/ Dennis J. Letham
		Dennis J. Letham
		Executive Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated February 25, 2008, issued by Anixter International Inc.