Arrow Asia Pac to Offer CML Innovative Technology Products

HONG KONG, Oct. 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Arrow Asia Pac Ltd. (Arrow Asia Pac) announced today that it has signed a franchise distribution agreement with CML Innovative Technologies (CML), a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of LED and other light sources, optical light pipes and surface mounted lighting solution products. Under the terms of the Agreement, CML's full range of products will be distributed through Arrow's 41 sales offices in 11 countries and territories, across the Asia Pacific region.

"We are pleased to be partnering with CML. As a leader in design and manufacturing of LED and other light sources, optical light pipe and surface mounted lighting solution products, CML will perfectly complement our extensive product lines. This partnership will enable us to provide leading edge lighting solutions to our customers in the automotive, consumer electronics, gaming and telecommunications industries," said Richard Huxley, Vice President of Marketing, Arrow Asia Pac.

"We are excited about developing our sales channel with Arrow in Asia. By combining Arrow's world class demand creation and supply chain management capabilities with our "one-stop" lighting solutions, we will undoubtedly provide top-notch support to customers in the region. CML uses state-of-the- art computer aided design to help customers develop innovative lighting solutions at the earliest stages of every project. Our focus on vertical integration and automation, together with our broad product line, market experience, and comprehensive service, give customers a distinct competitive advantage," said Goh, Peng-Gun, Director, CML Asia Pacific.

About CML Innovative Technologies

Formerly Industrial Devices, CML is the leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of light emitting diode (LED) and other light sources, optical light pipe and surface mount lighting solution products. CML is known worldwide for its ability to provide high tech lighting solutions for applications throughout the aviation, automotive, consumer electronics, gaming and telecommunications industries. CML offers vertically integrated design, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly capabilities that make it responsive to the needs of customers around the world who want to bring their products to market faster, reduce capital investment, access advanced technologies, and improve inventory management. For more information, please go to http://www.cml-it.com/ .

About Arrow Asia Pac

A subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, Inc. , 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 41 sales offices, three primary distribution centers and ten 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/ .

Arrow Media Contact: Ray Leung Marketing Communications Director Tel: +852-2484-2683 Email: ray.leung@arrowasia.com Grace Kung Marketing Communications Manager Tel: +852-2484-2682 Email: grace.kung@arrowasia.com