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 18, 2011

ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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 18, 2011, Anixter International Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Dennis J. Letham, who will reach age 60 in July, will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the end of June 2011, following an 18-year career with the company as the Chief Financial Officer. The Company also announced that, effective July 1, 2011, Theodore (“Ted”) A. Dosch will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Dosch, age 51, has served as the Company’s Senior Vice President — Global Finance since January 2009. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Dosch served in a variety of senior financial management positions with Whirlpool Corporation, most recently Chief Financial Officer, North America. Mr. Dosch is also a member of the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity International, where he currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Board.

     For additional information, reference is made to the Company’s press release, dated February 18, 2011, 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 18, 2011, issued by Anixter International Inc.

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.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated February 18, 2011, issued by Anixter International Inc.