Arrow China Receives Top Rankings in Annual ESMC Distributor Customer Preference Study

HONG KONG, Aug. 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Arrow China was ranked top in the following categories by Electronics Supply & Manufacturing, China (ESMC) Distributor Customer Preference Study: Most Preferred International Distributor, Most Preferred Supply Capability Distributor, Most Preferred Technical Support Capability Distributor, Most Preferred Logistics Services Distributor, and Most Preferred E-trading Capability Distributor.

Conducted by ESMC, a monthly CMP Media publication, the study analyzes distributor brand strength and reputation, and determines which distributors are used and preferred among supply chain and procurement professionals. The survey was conducted earlier this year and attracted more than 800 respondents.

"We are extremely pleased that electronic component customers in China recognize Arrow as the distributor of choice for doing business," said Peter Kong, President, Arrow Asia Pac Ltd. "Receiving the top ranking in a number of categories for the fifth consecutive year illustrates our commitment to world-class products, services, and supply chain solutions that meet local customers' needs. Moving forward, Arrow is committed to maintaining its leading position in the region by working closely with suppliers; continually investing in customer-facing resources; and delivering top-notch products, support, and the supply chain services that customers want -- when and where they are needed."

"Arrow's consistent performance in our survey over the years reflects the company's leadership and commitment to the growth of the electronic component distribution industry in China," said Major Lee, Managing Editor of ESMC. "With its global resources, wide range of product offerings, strong technical support service, and extensive experience in supply chain management, Arrow is expected to continue be regarded as among the most preferred distributors in China."

The survey's objectives were to examine the current state of the mainland electronic component distribution market and provide an overview of customer preferences in selecting a distributor. Readers were invited to evaluate distributors in a number of areas: technical support capabilities, logistics services, company reputation, supply capacity, pricing, product quality, payment flexibility, and e-trading capability.

With a monthly circulation of over 36,018, ESMC is one of Mainland China's most influential magazines for the electronics industry.

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, 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/ .

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