Molex Incorporated has selected Arrow Electronics as its 2005 Distributor of the Year for North America. Arrow received this recognition for its exceptional efforts to sell Molex products, as well as continuing to strengthen the strong relationship between the Arrow and Molex field sales organizations. The award represents Molex’s 2005 fiscal year, which ended on June 30. This is the third consecutive year Arrow has been the recipient.
"It’s clear that Molex and the entire Arrow organization are increasingly engaged and driving high levels of performance," says Don Schlidt, vice president, PEMCO Supplier Services Group, Arrow Electronics. "This award is a tribute to our respective field teams who continue to drive strong support to our mutual customers."
Eric Sussman, director of distribution, Molex Incorporated, presented the Distributor of the Year Award to the Arrow team in September at Molex’s corporate headquarters in Lisle, Illinois. Dave Root, president, Americas Region, Molex Incorporated, and members of the Molex Sales Team also attended the award ceremony.
"By using its broad sales reach and extensive experience within the electronic components industry, Arrow Electronics plays an integral role in enabling Molex to achieve our revenue growth targets," says Sussman. "For a third consecutive year, the Arrow Team has performed exceptionally well and we look forward to further strengthening our relationship with this valued distribution partner in the years to come."
About Molex Incorporated
Molex Incorporated is a 67-year-old global manufacturer of electronic, electrical, and fiber optic interconnection systems. Based in Lisle, Illinois, the company operates 55 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries. The Molex website is www.molex.com.
About Arrow
Arrow Electronics is a major global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and computer products, with 2004 sales of $10.6 billion. Headquartered in Melville, New York, Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for nearly 600 suppliers and 150,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and commercial customers through a global network of more than 200 locations in 53 countries and territories.
