8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORTPursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 30, 2011

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 codeNot Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 3, 2012, Barnes Group Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the closing of the sale of the Company’s Barnes Distribution Europe business to Berner SE, headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany.   

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1. Press Release issued January 3, 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:  January 3, 2012	BARNES GROUP INC.
	(Registrant)
	By: /s/ Claudia S. Toussaint
	Claudia S. Toussaint, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Document Description
99.1.	Press Release issued January 3, 2012

EX-99.1

Barnes Group Inc. 123 Main Street Bristol, CT 06010

NEWS RELEASE     

BARNES GROUP INC. COMPLETES THE SALE OF ITS
BARNES DISTRIBUTION EUROPE BUSINESS TO BERNER SE

BRISTOL, Conn., January 3, 2012 — Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B), a diversified global manufacturer and logistical services company, today announced that on December 30, 2011, it completed the sale of its Barnes Distribution Europe (“BDE”) business to Berner SE in a cash transaction for approximately $33 million.

BDE is comprised of businesses that operate as Kent, BD France and Toolcom and had full-year 2010 sales of approximately $105 million that are included within Barnes Group's Logistics and Manufacturing Services segment.

Berner SE is a leading direct seller in Europe of consumables, tools and specialist technical chemicals, primarily in the construction and automotive industries.

Baird served as the exclusive financial advisor to Barnes Group Inc. on the sale of BDE.

About Barnes Group Inc.

Barnes Group Inc. is a diversified global manufacturer and logistical services company focused on providing precision component manufacturing and operating service support. Founded in 1857, approximately 4,300 dedicated employees at more than 50 locations worldwide are committed to achieving consistent and sustainable profitable growth. For more information, visit www.BGInc.com. Barnes Group, the Critical Components People.

About Berner SE

Berner SE is a leading direct seller in Europe of consumables, tools and specialist technical chemicals primarily in the construction and automotive industries. Consisting of Berner Group, BTI Group and Caramba Chemical Group, the company’s 8,500 employees distribute approximately 60,000 products to customers in more than 25 European countries.

Contact:

Barnes Group Inc.

William Pitts

Director, Planning and Investor Relations

860.583.7070