Arrow Electronics Named Again to FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies

FORTUNE has again named Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) to its annual ranking of World’s Most Admired Companies, representing the tenth consecutive year the company has been recognized in the magazine’s listing.

FORTUNE and its survey partner, the Hay Group, surveyed executives, directors and analysts to rate companies based on specific criteria, including innovation, quality of management and global competitiveness.

“Arrow’s continued recognition among FORTUNE’s Most Admired Companies is the result of our employees’ commitment to create strong opportunities for our business partners,” said Michael J. Long, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Arrow. “Every day, Arrow is focused on delivering value and high levels of service to our 125,000 global customers and over 900 suppliers.”

About Arrow Electronics

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 over 900 suppliers and 125,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 310 locations in 51 countries and territories.