Arrow Electronics Named Distributor of 2010 by Panasonic Electric Works of America

MELVILLE, NY. (Aug. 22, 2010) – has been named 2010 Distributor of the Year for overall component sales in the Americas by Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America. This award recognizes Arrow’s passive, electro-mechanical, and connector products group for demonstrating continued sales, design and logistics growth.

“We are delighted to be partners with Arrow Electronics and recognize their exceptional results and exemplary teamwork,” said Dan Litts, president of Panasonic Electric Works of America. “We are very proud to share in Arrow’s performance as represented by this award.”

“It is Panasonic Electric Works’ technology leadership that enables Arrow and our customers to be successful,” said Robert Hanley, vice president of supplier marketing and asset management for Arrow Electronics. “We are grateful for this recognition and look forward to sharing continued successes.”

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