RIA Connect GmbH has named Arrow Nordic as its northern European distributor of the year for 2004. The award was judged on a number of factors including annual turnover increase, extent of coverage of the northern European market and the potential future business identified by Arrow.

Catrin Kristensen, Arrow marketing director for passive, electromechanical and connector products, said: “We have placed great emphasis on our onboard products this past year and RIA Connect's portfolio of printed circuit board terminals and connectors has been an important part of our growth in this area.”

Frédéric Noyon, European sales manager, RIA Connect, added: “The numbers alone put Arrow first in line but, when we added in the breadth of market penetration and expectations for the future, Arrow moved one step further ahead of our other distributors.”

Editor's Note:
Arrow Electronics is one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and computer products and a leading provider of services to the electronics industry. The company, which has its headquarters in Melville, New York, serves as a supply channel partner for more than 600 suppliers and 150,000 OEMs, contract manufacturers, and commercial customers through 193 sales facilities and 21 distribution centres in 40 countries and territories. Detailed information about Arrow's operations can be found at www.arrowne.com

Contact for sales enquiries and publication:
Jan Clarke, Arrow Northern Europe
Tel: +44 (0) 1279 455 398 Fax: +44 (0) 1279 455 526
E-Mail: jclarke@arrowuk.com

Contact for editorial enquiries:
Eva Svendsen Strand, Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +47 (0) 52 76 31 90 Fax: +47 (0) 52 76 51 03
E-Mail: esvendsenstrand@arrownordic.com

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