Arrow Electronics, Inc - ARW- Profile

Arrow Electronics, Inc.(ARW). The Group's principal activity is to provide products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and computer products. The Group operates in two segments: Electronic Components and Computer Products. Electronic Components business distributes electronic components and provides related services. Computer Products distribute enterprise and embedded computing systems, as well as storage and software to resellers and OEM customers in North America. The services provided by the Group include materials planning, programming and assembly services, inventory management, online supply chain tools and design services. The Group's global distribution network spans North America, Europe and the Asia/Pacific region and it maintains over 240 sales facilities and 21 distribution centers in 55 countries and territories. On 30-Nov-2006,it acquired Alternative Technology Inc and on 31-Mar-2007, it acquired Keylink Systems Group business. Electronic Components accounted for 80% of 2006 revenues and Computer Products, 20%