EDN Study Ranks Arrow First in both Asia and China

EDN Study Ranks Arrow First in both Asia and China

November 10, 2006

    HONG KONG, Nov. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Arrow Asia
Pac was ranked the number one distributor in both Asia and
mainland China in EDN's 2006 Worldwide Semiconductor and IC
Brand Study.  A leading design information publication for
the electronics industry, the EDN worldwide network of
publications has a global readership.  The study
interviewed readers on brand awareness, usage and
preference for suppliers and distributors of integrated
circuits (IC) and semiconductors.  Last year's EDN brand
study also named Arrow as the number one distributor in
mainland China. 

    "Arrow's top rankings in this year's EDN study
clearly testify to our success in Asia and mainland China. 
We have established a strong presence in Asia over the last
ten years ago and have invested significantly to cater to
the dynamic and ever-changing needs of customers here.  The
study demonstrates that Arrow outperformed all its nearest
competitors in addressing customer needs -- from product
availability and technical support, to supply chain
services.  Going forward, we will continue to improve our
services and capabilities and are committed to becoming the
clear No. 1 electronic components distributor in both Asia
and mainland China," said Peter Kong, President, Arrow
Asia Pac.

    Conducted in July and August 2006, the study generated
more than 2,775 responses globally.  These primarily
comprised R & D engineers, engineering staff, project
managers and R&D management from a number of
geographical areas, including North America, Europe, Asia
and mainland China. 

    Respondents were provided with a list of electronics
distributors in their region and asked to score them by:
'level of awareness', 'would recommend to industry peers',
and 'prefer to do business with'.  In the 2006 study,
customers clearly indicated that 'product availability',
'supply chain services' and 'technical support' are the key
factors when selecting distributors in Asia and China. 
Arrow was ranked number 1 for all these attributes in Asia
and China.  Arrow also received top rankings in these in
the Worldwide, North American, and Europe geographical
categories.

    About EDN

    Reed Business Information Asia has been publishing
leading business to business electronic titles in Asia
since 1990.  The current portfolio of market-leading
regional publications includes EDN Asia and Electronic
Manufacturing Asia, published in association with the Reed
Electronics Group headquartered in the United States.  EDN
is part of the EDN Worldwide network of publications and
websites comprising the premier source of design
information for the worldwide 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 42 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.