Anixter Overview
- Year Founded
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1957
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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9,400
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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15
- Investments
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27
Anixter General Information
Description
Distributor of network infrastructure products intended to address business needs for efficiency and cost avoidance. The company offers control wire and cables, copper cable assemblies, surveillance cameras, media converters, and halogen lamps, among others, enabling businesses to quickly respond to customer demand and realize labor and supply chain stability and efficiency.
Contact Information
Website
www.anixter.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 2301 Patriot Boulevard
- Glenview, IL 60026
- United States
Corporate Office
- 2301 Patriot Boulevard
- Glenview, IL 60026
- United States
Anixter Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Anixter Competitors (25)
One of Anixter’s 25 competitors is Mayer Electric Supply Company, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Birmingham, AL.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayer Electric Supply Company | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Birmingham, AL | ||||
| Westcon-Comstor | Private Equity-Backed | Cirencester, United Kingdom | ||||
| Future Electronics | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Montreal, Canada | ||||
| A2 Global Electronics + Solutions | Private Equity-Backed | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||||
| Sonepar USA | Corporation | Charleston, SC |
Anixter Patents
Anixter Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260156457-A1 | Wireless access point and control system | Pending | 04-Dec-2024 | ||
| WO-2026122087-A1 | Wireless access point and control system | Pending | 04-Dec-2024 | ||
| ES-2790532-T3 | Method and apparatus for tracking reels of wire or cable in an inventory storage environment using a mobile device | Active | 03-Mar-2015 | ||
| EP-3265968-B1 | Method and apparatus to track wire or cable reels in an inventory storage environment using a mobile device | Active | 03-Mar-2015 | ||
| CA-2916356-A1 | Methods and apparatus to track wire or cable reels in an inventory storage environment using a mobile device | Active | 03-Mar-2015 | G01S19/48 |
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Anixter Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Anixter Acquisitions (27)
Anixter’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Ascent Corporation for . The deal was made on 05-Dec-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Corporation | 05-Dec-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Systems and Information Management | ||
| Atlas Gentech | 01-Jun-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | ||
| Inner Range | 30-Apr-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Products | ||
| HD Supply Power Solutions | 05-Oct-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Electric Utilities | ||
| Tri-Northern Security Distribution | 17-Sep-2014 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale |
Anixter Exits (2)
Anixter’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-1987 from Electronic Connector Company. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Connector Company | 01-Jan-1987 | Completed |
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| Great Lakes Dredge & Dock | 01-Jan-1985 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Anixter Affiliates
Subsidiaries (5)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anixter Information Systems Corporation | Glenview, IL | 2011 | |
| Ascent Corporation | Saint Louis, MO | 1998 | |
| Inner Range | Knoxfield, Australia | 1988 | |
| Atlas Gentech | Auckland, New Zealand | 1972 | |
| Anixter Procurement Corporation | Glenview, IL |
Anixter FAQs
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When was Anixter founded?
Anixter was founded in 1957.
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Where is Anixter headquartered?
Anixter is headquartered in Glenview, IL.
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What is the size of Anixter?
Anixter has 9,400 total employees.
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What industry is Anixter in?
Anixter’s primary industry is Distributors/Wholesale.
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Is Anixter a private or public company?
Anixter is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Anixter?
The current valuation of Anixter is .
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What is Anixter’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Anixter is .
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How much funding has Anixter raised over time?
Anixter has raised $1.95B.
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Who are Anixter’s investors?
Equity Group Investments has invested in Anixter.
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Who are Anixter’s competitors?
Mayer Electric Supply Company, Westcon-Comstor, Future Electronics, A2 Global Electronics + Solutions, and Sonepar USA are some of the 25 competitors of Anixter.
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When was Anixter acquired?
Anixter was acquired on 22-Jun-2020.
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Who acquired Anixter?
Anixter was acquired by Wesco International.
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