[April 20, 2006]

Arrow Electronics Enables OEMs to Check RoHS Compliancy at No Cost through ArrowNAC.com

MELVILLE, N.Y. --(Business Wire)-- April 20, 2006 -- The North American Components (NAC) group of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) announced today it has added a new feature to the search tool on www.arrownac.com that enables visitors to quickly find Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance status on parts in Arrow's extensive inventory free of charge. Site visitors simply enter a product number into the site's search function and the returned results indicate whether the part in stock is RoHS-compliant.

Arrow is the largest distributor in the world that currently provides this information to its customers - and the industry at large - free of charge on its website. The compliance status reported on www.arrownac.com is a reflection of the parts currently held in inventory.

"We are continually looking for ways to facilitate the access of RoHS information to our customers, because determining the RoHS compliancy of each component in a product can be a time-consuming task," said Darr Greenhalgh, director, Supply Chain Solutions, Arrow NAC. "Options for our customers who need to determine compliance range from analyzing supplier sites, interfacing with sales reps, or simply purchasing the information. While customers may still need to conduct these activities, our new feature gives them a quick and easy way to check for part compliance."

Arrow is a leader in the development of tools to help customers and suppliers better navigate the complexities of the European Union's RoHS directive. Customers looking for more detailed RoHS compliance information can access the Arrow Alert, Arrow Risk Manager, and Global Explorer tools within Arrow's Component Information Systems (CIS) suite. These tools, which are available by paid subscription, offer deeper RoHS compliance information including compliant replacement alternatives, information and services designed to help customers efficiently assess the level of environmental compliance of current designs, material content, and manufacturing requirements.

About the North American Components group of Arrow Electronics

The North American Components (NAC) group of Arrow Electronics, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductors and passive, electromechanical, and connector products, services, and supply chain solutions tailored to serve distinct customer segments with dedicated sales teams. Three primary, customer-focused NAC groups serve these market segments: The Arrow/Zeus Electronics Group targets the aerospace and military markets; the Arrow Electronics Components Group serves local OEM and contract manufacturing customers; and the Arrow Alliance Group focuses on large customers with complex needs.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. is a major global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and computer products.

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