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.
