Anixter International is the world’s leading distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire & cable and a leading distributor of fasteners and other small parts (“C” Class inventory components) to Original Equipment Manufacturers. The company adds value to the distribution process by providing its customers access to 1) innovative inventory management programs, 2) more than 350,000 products and over $900 million in inventory, 3) 212 warehouses with more than 5.5 million square feet of space, and 4) locations in 239 cities in 46 countries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered near Chicago, Anixter trades on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXE.

Founded in 1957, Anixter trades on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXE.
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History of Anixter
1957	Anixter was founded as a reseller of electrical wire and cable
1967	Generates $10 million in annual sales
1969	Enters CATV market by acquiring Pruzan (division later became ANTEC)
1974	Generates $150 million in annual sales
1975	Anixter begins trading on the NYSE (NYSE : ANX)
1980	Expansion into data cabling markets
1984	AT&T divestiture creates new markets
1986	Anixter acquired by Itel Corporation Begins global expansion with entry into Europe
1988	Generates $500 million in annual sales
1991	Enters Mexico Generates $1 billion in annual sales
1992	Enters Australia
1993	Completes IPO of ANTEC Enters Eastern Europe & Asia/Pacific
1994	Enters South America
1995	Generates $2.2 billion in annual sales Anixter converts active electronic distribution business to separate integration division. Following final disposition of non-Anixter holdings, Itel Corporation is renamed Anixter International (NYSE : AXE)
1997	Acquires Accu-Tech
1998	Anixter sells European integration division Acquires Pacer Electronics
1999	Anixter sells North American and Asian integration divisions
2000	Anixter achieves record year with sales of $3.5 billion (approximately 30% non-U.S.)
2002	Company announces plans to relocate its corporate headquarters in Glenview, IL Acquires the operations and assets of Pentacon, Inc.
2003	Acquires the outstanding shares of Walters Hexagon Group Ltd.
2004	Acquires the operations and assets of Distribution Dynamics , Inc.
2005	Acquires the outstanding shares of Infast Group plc. Record sales of $3.8 billion and net income of $90.0 million.
2006	Acquires the outstanding shares of IMS, Inc.
	Acquires the outstanding shares of MFU Holding S.p.A. Record sales of $4.9 billion and net income of $209.3 million.