3M Electronic Solutions Division
recently announced it has extended its distribution agreement with Arrow
Electronics to include the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.
The extension of the global distribution agreement is focused on the 3M
ESD electronic components segment, which includes connectors, cable,
cable assembly solutions and related electronic components. These
products meet the demanding needs of the electronics industry across a
wide range of applications in the computer and peripheral, communication
equipment, military and aerospace, industrial machinery, medical and
instrumentation markets.
Based in Melville, N.Y., Arrow Electronics is a global provider of
products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of
electronic components and enterprise computing systems. Arrow serves as
a 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.
“By extending our global distribution
agreement with Arrow Electronics, 3M is extending the global reach of a
recognized and trusted brand,” said Frank
Little, vice president and general manager, 3M Electronic Solutions
Division. “With Arrow Electronics' expertise
in local markets, we can extend our global reach with a local handshake,
offering superior logistical capabilities and innovative services to
even more customers.”
"Arrow is proud to have offered 3M products to our customers in North
America and Europe, and we are delighted now to be expanding our
relationship to include all of Asia,” said
Mike Calabria, vice president of PEMCO (passive, electromechanical and
connector) marketing and product management in Arrow's North American
Components business. “With the addition of 3M
in Asia, Arrow can provide its customers globally with what we believe
is an unmatched product portfolio of interconnect solutions and global
distribution services.”
Financial details were not disclosed.
About 3M Electronic Solutions Division
3M Electronic Solutions Division offers innovative solutions to the
electronics market, such as copper interconnect systems; cables and
cable assemblies; carrier and cover tapes and trays; flexible circuits;
embedded capacitor materials; static control products, and Textool brand
test and burn-in sockets.
About 3M
A recognized leader in research and development, 3M
produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets.
3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology
platforms - often in combination - to a wide array of customer needs.
With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has
operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit http://www.3M.com.
3M, Textool, and Scotch, are trademarks of 3M Company. All other
trademarks and names are the property of their respective owners.
Release Summary:
3M Electronic Solutions Division recently announced it has extended its
distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics to include the Americas,
Europe and Asia Pacific.
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