MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 31, 2009-- Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) is once again hosting Arrowfest, its annual coast-to-coast technology exhibition for customers and suppliers in its North American Components business. Now in its 21st consecutive year, Arrowfest kicks off a multicity tour beginning Sept. 17 in Chicago.

Arrowfest provides a forum for current and potential Arrow customers to learn about the latest innovations in technology and build valuable relationships with leading manufacturers and Arrow representatives. Each exhibition includes technical supplier seminars relevant to the local marketplace, hands-on demonstrations and information on the latest products from leading manufacturers.

Arrowfest 2009 will be held in the following North American locations:

• Chicago, Sept. 17
• Minnesota, Sept. 24
• Silicon Valley, Oct. 8
• Toronto, Oct. 20
• Boston, Oct. 29

The first Arrowfest was held 21 years ago at Arrow’s Minnesota branch. More than 2,500 industry professionals attend Arrowfest each year, including engineers, suppliers, original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, representatives, and supply chain and purchasing professionals.

For more information visit www.arrowfest.com.

About Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Arrow Electronics (www.arrow.com) 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 approximately 800 suppliers and 130,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 340 locations in 53 countries and territories.

Source: Arrow Electronics, Inc.

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