Anixter International Inc. 2301 Patriot Boulevard Glenview, Illinois 60026-8020 December 3, 2004 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549-1004 Re: Anixter International Inc. (File No. 333-120279) Ladies and Gentlemen: The undersigned, Anixter International Inc. (the "Company"), pursuant to the provisions of Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, hereby requests that the Commission grant acceleration of the effectiveness of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-120279) so that it may become effective at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on December 7, 2004 or as soon thereafter as practicable. Very truly yours, ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. By: /s/ John A. Dul ------------------------------------ Name: John A. Dul Title: Vice President--General Counsel and Secretary