MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arrow Asia/Pacific 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 and have invested significantly to cater to the dynamic and ever-changing needs of customers here," said Peter Kong, president, Arrow Asia/Pacific. "The study demonstrates that Arrow outperformed all of 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 #1 electronic components distributor in both Asia and mainland China."

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 one for all these attributes in Asia and China. Arrow also received top rankings in the Worldwide, North America, 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/Pacific

A subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW), Arrow Asia/Pacific is one of Asia Pacific's leading electronic component distributors. In addition to its regional headquarters in Hong Kong, Arrow Asia/Pacific 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/Pacific serves more than 10,000 original equipment and contract manufacturers and commercial customers in Asia/Pacific. Visit us at www.arrowasia.com.

SOURCE Arrow Electronics, Inc.
CONTACT: U.S. Media Contact, Jacqueline Strayer, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Arrow Electronics, Inc., +1-631-847-2101, jfstrayer@arrow.com; Asia Pacific Media Contacts, Ray Leung, Marketing Communications Director, Arrow Asia Pac Ltd., +852-2484-2683, ray.leung@arrowasia.com, or Grace Kung, Marketing Communications Manager, +852-2484-2682, grace.kung@arrowasia.com