Arrow Electronics announces distribution agreement with AUO

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) has entered into a new distribution agreement with AU Optronics Corporation (AUO) for the company's flat-panel displays used in the medical device, aerospace and defense, kiosk and digital display industries. Arrow will provide AUO with distribution services, and offer value-added integration with AUO technology to Arrow customers.

With this agreement, Arrow can offer its customers in the Americas a broader scope of solutions in flat-panel technologies, with a full spectrum of display solutions for use in test and measurement, industrial controls, kiosk point-of-sale access, digital signage, networking, and communications, among others. Taiwan-based AUO will be supported by Arrow's full suite of design and engineering services within its specialized OEM Computing Solutions group, providing global system integration and logistics capabilities.

"The addition of AUO to Arrow's world-class technology solutions helps us equip our customers with leading-edge technology and value-added services," said Brian Armstrong, vice president of Arrow Electronics OEM Computing Solutions group. "We look forward to working with AUO to increase their global footprint and expand their worldwide channel reach."

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