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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On February 1, 2010, Worthington Industries, Inc. (“Worthington Industries”) announced today that its Steel Processing business segment has acquired the steel processing assets of Gibraltar Industries, Inc.   The acquisition will expand the capabilities of The Worthington Steel Company’s cold rolled strip business and its ability to service the needs of new and existing customers.  The acquisition is expected to be accretive in Worthington Industries’ fiscal year.  The acquired assets will be included in the Steel Processing business operating segment as reported in Worthington Industries’ consolidated financial statements.  The February 1, 2010 news release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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.

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