Anixter Pentacon Selected to Distribute Textron Fastening Systems Products

CHATSWORTH, Calif., June 17 -- Anixter Pentacon Inc., a leading distributor and provider of related inventory management services for wire, cable, fasteners and other small parts, today announced it has been selected to be an authorized distributor for Textron Fastening Systems.

Rob Ruck, CEO of Anixter Pentacon Inc., said, "We are delighted to be the newest member of the Textron Fastening Systems team. Anixter Pentacon's service and support performance in the market place played a significant role in helping us win this important business. The addition of Textron Fastening Systems products to our portfolio-including its recognized Cherry fasteners- increases our depth of product offering, allowing us to better serve our expanding customer base. We are looking forward to a long and mutually prosperous relationship."

About Anixter Pentacon

Anixter Pentacon Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Anixter International Inc. . 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) more than 185,000 products and nearly $500 million in inventory, 2) 142 warehouses with more than 4.4 million square feet of space, and 3) locations in 175 cities in 40 countries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered near Chicago, Anixter trades on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXE.

Textron Fastening Systems is the leading provider of engineered fastening systems, state-of-the-art assembly technology, and inventory management and application engineering services. With 11,000 employees worldwide, Textron Fastening Systems supplies value-added fastening products, systems and services to customers in nearly 200 countries. Access www.textronfasteningsystems.com for information.