GLENVIEW, Ill., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anixter International Inc. , 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, today announced it will broadcast its presentation at the New York Stock Exchange and Prudential Equity Group, LLC Growth Conference over the Internet. This event is scheduled for January 18, 2006, from approximately 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST.
The presentation will feature comments from President and Chief Executive Officer Robert W. Grubbs, who will provide background on Anixter and its strategies for growth.
Investors are invited to listen to the audio presentation, which will be carried live on the Internet at http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/confLobby.zhtml?ticker=AXE&item_id=1185257 and through a link on the company's Website at http://www.anixter.com/ . Those who wish to listen should go to either Website about 15 minutes before the discussion begins. Investors should follow the instructions found there to ensure their systems are set up to hear the event, or download the correct applications at no charge. Replays will be available at both sites for 30 days and will include the audio and visual portions of the presentation.
About Anixter
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 325,000 products and over $650 million in inventory, 3) 200 warehouses with more than 5 million square feet of space, and 4) locations in 220 cities in 45 countries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered near Chicago, Anixter trades on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXE.
Additional information about Anixter is available on the Internet at
http://www.anixter.com/
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