Form8-KFD872012


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): August 27, 2012

BARNES GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


 
 
 
1-04801
 
06-0247840
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
123 Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut
 
06010
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(860) 583-7070
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Barnes Group Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release on August 27, 2012 regarding the closing of the acquisition of Synventive Molding Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and customized hot runner systems, components, and services. A copy of the press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1.  




Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
 
(d)   
Exhibits:
 
 
Exhibit Number
Document Description
 
 
99.1
Press Release of the Company dated August 27, 2012







SIGNATURES

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.


Dated:  August 27, 2012
BARNES GROUP INC.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ CHRISTOPHER J. STEPHENS, JR.
 
 
     Christopher J. Stephens, Jr.
     Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief
     Financial Officer





EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
Document Description
 
 
99.1
Press Release of the Company dated August 27, 2012