worthington8k.htm
 
 
 
 UNITED STATES
 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
                                           July 31. 2014
 
  WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
  (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Ohio 1-8399 31-1189815
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number ) Identification No.)
     
200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, Ohio   43085
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614) 438-3210
     
   Not Applicable  
   (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)  
 
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 Item 8.01.    Other Events.          
               
On July 31, 2014, Worthington Industries, Inc. (“Worthington”) announced that it has acquired the business of James Russell Engineering Works, Inc. (“JRE”). JRE manufactures aluminum and stainless steel cryogenic transport trailers used for hauling liquid oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for top producers and distributors of industrial gases and LNG. JRE is located in Boston, Mass. and employs 32 people. Founded in 1874, the family owned business has produced cryogenic transport trailers for over 50 years. James Russell is recognized as a pioneer in the development of manufacturing LNG and industrial gas trailers in the U.S.
               
 Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.          
               
(a) – (c)   Not applicable.          
               
(d)   Exhibits:          
               
99.1    News Release issued by Worthington Industries, Inc. on July 31, 2014.      

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
  WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
   
   
Date: July 31, 2014  
  By: /s/Dale T. Brinkman                                                        
    Dale T. Brinkman, Vice President-
Administration, General Counsel & Secretary