Arrow Named Best Supplier by Rockwell Automation Korea

Jan 11, 2008

Arrow Asia Pac Ltd., a business unit of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW), announced that it has just received “Best Supplier Award” from Rockwell Automation Korea (RAK), a leading industrial automation services provider headquartered in Seoul. The award recognized Arrow Korea’s high level of engagement and contribution to business growth.

Arrow has provided in-plant-store services and solutions to RAK since 2004, greatly enhancing its planning and inventory management capabilities.

“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from our customer. It is rewarding to see that we leverage our global supply-chain expertise and help RAK reduce costs, improve inventory visibility, and minimize inventory risk while retaining a certain level of flexibility,” said YB Yang, vice president for Arrow Korea. “I would like to celebrate this success with the Arrow Korea team and thank them for their efforts and dedication, and RAK for their support and commitment.”

“We appreciate Arrow’s world-class services and extensive experience in supply-chain management. I sincerely congratulate Arrow for their outstanding services and thank them for delivering improvement in inventory management. We look forward to having Arrow continue to add value to our supply chain,” said Duk-hyun Kang, managing director of RAK.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. The company brings together leading global brands in industrial automation that includes Allen-Bradley controls and services, and Rockwell Software factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 20,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

About Arrow Asia Pac
A business unit 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 52 sales offices, four primary distribution centers and 13 local warehousing facilities in 12 countries/territories across Asia.
Providing a full range of semiconductors, passive, electromechanical and connector products from over 200 leading international and local suppliers, Arrow Asia Pac serves more than 10,000 original equipment and contract manufacturers and commercial customers in Asia-Pacific. Visit www.arrowasia.com.

Media Contact:
Ray Leung
Marketing Communications Director
Arrow Asia Pac Ltd.
Tel: (852) 2484-2484
e-mail: marcom.asia@arrowasia.com

Grace Kung
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: (852) 2484 2682
Email: grace.kung@arrowasia.com