Arrow was recently named “2005 Distributor of the Year” by Renesas Technology, a leading global designer and manufacturer of integrated semiconductor system solutions for the mobile, automotive, and personal computer and audio visual markets. The award recognizes Arrow's outstanding performance with Renesas in the European region during the supplier's past fiscal year.

Accepting the award, Germano Fanelli, president, Arrow Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America said, “This award reflects the importance and success of our ten-year partnership with Renesas in Europe.”

Holger Zielke, general manager, Renesas, said, “Arrow's superior capability to satisfy customers' technical and commercial needs, its logistics, and its deep technical knowledge are only a few elements contributing to its position as Renesas' top European distributor.”