8-K


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): November 3, 2015

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

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 
 
 
1-4801
 
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 5.02
 
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
 
 
(b) On November 3, 2015, Mr. Richard R. Barnhart, Senior Vice President, Barnes Group Inc. (the "Company") and President, Barnes Aerospace, and a named executive officer, notified the Company of his decision to retire which is expected to be effective on or about June 30, 2016.
Item 9.01
 
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1: Press Release of the Company dated November 4, 2015.







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:  November 4, 2015
BARNES GROUP INC.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ JAMES P. BERKLAS, JR.
 
 
     James P. Berklas, Jr.
     Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
     Secretary






EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
 
Document Description    
99.1
 
Press Release of the Company, dated November 4, 2015.