Arrow China Receives Top Rankings in Annual ESMC Distributor Customer Preference Study

Arrow China Receives Top Rankings in Annual ESMC Distributor Customer Preference Study

August 01, 2006

    HONG KONG, Aug. 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth
consecutive year, Arrow China was ranked top in the
following categories by Electronics Supply &
Manufacturing, China (ESMC) Distributor Customer Preference
Study: Most Preferred International Distributor, Most
Preferred Supply Capability Distributor, Most Preferred
Technical Support Capability Distributor, Most Preferred
Logistics Services Distributor, and Most Preferred
E-trading Capability Distributor.

    Conducted by ESMC, a monthly CMP Media publication, the
study analyzes distributor brand strength and reputation,
and determines which distributors are used and preferred
among supply chain and procurement professionals.  The
survey was conducted earlier this year and attracted more
than 800 respondents.

    "We are extremely pleased that electronic
component customers in China recognize Arrow as the
distributor of choice for doing business," said Peter
Kong, President, Arrow Asia Pac Ltd.  "Receiving the
top ranking in a number of categories for the fifth
consecutive year illustrates our commitment to world-class
products, services, and supply chain solutions that meet
local customers' needs.  Moving forward, Arrow is committed
to maintaining its leading position in the region by working
closely with suppliers; continually investing in
customer-facing resources; and delivering top-notch
products, support, and the supply chain services that
customers want -- when and where they are needed."

     "Arrow's consistent performance in our survey
over the years reflects the company's leadership and
commitment to the growth of the electronic component
distribution industry in China," said Major Lee,
Managing Editor of ESMC.  "With its global resources,
wide range of product offerings, strong technical support
service, and extensive experience in supply chain
management, Arrow is expected to continue be regarded as
among the most preferred distributors in China."

    The survey's objectives were to examine the current
state of the mainland electronic component distribution
market and provide an overview of customer preferences in
selecting a distributor.  Readers were invited to evaluate
distributors in a number of areas: technical support
capabilities, logistics services, company reputation,
supply capacity, pricing, product quality, payment
flexibility, and e-trading capability.

    With a monthly circulation of over 36,018, ESMC is one
of Mainland China's most influential magazines for the
electronics industry.

    About Arrow Asia Pac

    A subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW),
Arrow Asia Pac is one of Asia Pacific's leading electronic
component distributors.  In addition to its regional
headquarters in Hong Kong, Arrow Asia Pac operates 41 sales
offices, four primary distribution centers and eleven local
warehousing facilities in eleven countries/territories
across Asia.

    Providing a full range of semiconductors, passive,
electromechanical and connectors products from over 60
leading international suppliers, Arrow Asia Pac serves more
than 10,000 original equipment and contract manufacturers
and commercial customers in Asia Pacific.  Visit us at
http://www.arrowasia.com .

    For more information, please contact:		

     Ray Leung,
     Marketing Communications Director 
     Arrow Asia Pac Ltd.
     Tel:   [phone]		
     Email: [e-mail]

     Grace Kung,
     Marketing Communications Manager
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

SOURCE  Arrow Asia Pac Ltd.