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 .
