Arrow Electronics Helps Support Earthquake Relief Efforts in China

Friday May 16 5:30 AM

Arrow also announced it will match employee donations to the designated charities involved in the earthquake relief operations.

"We believe it's important to do what we can to help alleviate the suffering caused by this disaster," said William E. Mitchell, chairman and chief executive officer of Arrow Electronics. "We have operations in China, and I'm proud that Arrow has been a long-time contributor to the global community in times of need. It's critical that we support the assistance efforts associated with this catastrophic earthquake."

The Red Cross, AmeriCares and Mercy Corps have been providing relief supplies, such as food, water and tents, and other assistance to people in the affected areas.

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 approximately 700 suppliers and 140,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 300 locations in 50 countries and territories.

Contact:

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
John Hourigan, 303-824-4586
Director, External Communications

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