Arrow Electronics Named 2010 Distributor of the Year for the Americas by Bourns

MELVILLE, NY. (Aug. 16, 2010) – Arrow Electronics, Inc. has been named 2010 Distributor of the Year for the Americas by Bourns, Inc. Bourns recognized Arrow’s passive, electro-mechanical and connector (PEMCO) products group in the Americas for outstanding performance within the broadline channel in 2010.

“On behalf of Bourns, we are thrilled to acknowledge Arrow’s PEMCO group for their phenomenal sales support in 2010,” said Dennis Lause, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Bourns. “Arrow achieved remarkable overall growth in key product areas. This award demonstrates the high priority Bourns places on supporting and recognizing our distributor relationships.”

“This award is the result of two industry leaders working together to provide customers with the highest level of customer service and solutions in the market,” said Robert Hanley, vice president of supplier marketing and asset management for Arrow Electronics. “We are proud to be a part of helping both Bourns and our customers achieve success.”

About Arrow Electronics

Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for over 1,200 suppliers and 115,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 340 locations in 52 countries.

Contacts
Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Chris Maio, 631-847-5454
Manager, External Communications
cmaio@arrow.com