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Anixter International Inc.
Anixter International Inc., a global distributor of network and security solutions, acquired by WESCO in 2020. Headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.
Anixter International Inc.
Anixter International Inc. was founded in 1957 and is publicly traded under the ticker AXE before being acquired by WESCO International in 2020. The firm is a distributor of network cabling, security systems, and data center products, serving enterprise, industrial, and government clients. The company’s strategy centers on supply chain efficiency and value-added services across three segments: Enterprise Networking, Data Center, and Security Solutions. Major clients include large corporations needing structured cabling solutions, such as for office buildings, hospitals, and logistics facilities. Geographic footprint spans over 50 countries with key markets in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Singapore. Anixter employed roughly 9,000 professionals as of its last public filings. The WESCO acquisition, completed in June 2020, combined the two firms into a $17B distribution giant. Post-acquisition, Anixter operates as a subsidiary within WESCO's Electrical & Electronic Solutions segment. Structurally, Anixter differs from asset managers or family offices by being a distribution-focused public company, subsequently taken private by a larger industry buyer. Its capital is tied to inventory and working capital, not financial assets.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Glenview
Corporate office
Glenview, IL, United States
Frequently asked questions
Is Anixter a family office or an investment firm?
No. Anixter International Inc. is a publicly traded distribution company, not a family office or asset manager. It was acquired by WESCO International in 2020 and now operates as a subsidiary.
What does Anixter distribute?
Anixter distributes network cabling, security systems, data center infrastructure, and related products. Its customers include enterprise IT departments, building managers, and industrial facilities.
Where does Anixter operate geographically?
Anixter has operations in over 50 countries, with major markets in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore (per public filings).
When was Anixter acquired by WESCO?
The acquisition closed in June 2020. WESCO International purchased Anixter in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.5 billion (per WESCO's SEC filings).
What team size does Anixter have?
As of its last public filing before acquisition, Anixter employed approximately 9,000 people globally (per SEC filings).
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