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 March 1, 2011, Worthington Industries, Inc. (“Worthington”) closed its agreement with Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) to combine Dietrich Metal Framing and ClarkWestern Building Systems, Inc. creating a joint venture between the two companies.  MISA acquired a 75% interest in the joint venture, and Worthington acquired a 25% interest.  The venture will be called ClarkDietrich Building Systems LLC.   A copy of the news release announcing the closing of the agreement is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.  

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) through (c):  Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits:

The following exhibits are furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

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.