Exhibit 99.1

                 Arrow Electronics Promotes Mike Long
      to President of Components Businesses in North America and
                             Asia/Pacific

    MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2006--Arrow Electronics,
Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today announced that Michael J. Long has been promoted
to President of North America and Asia/Pacific Components. Reporting
to Mr. Long will be the Presidents of both the company's North
American and Asia/Pacific components businesses. Mr. Long, with 25
years of experience in electronic components and computer products
distribution, has served as President of the company's North American
Computer Products division and, most recently, as the President of the
company's North American businesses. "Mike has done an outstanding job
in increasing market share, driving improvement in processes, and
making our computer products business the recognized leader in the
markets it serves," said William E. Mitchell, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Arrow Electronics, Inc., "and this new expanded
role will help ensure our success in these two important businesses."
    The company also announced that Harriet Green, President of Arrow
Asia/Pacific, has resigned to join Premier Farnell PLC as Chief
Executive Officer. "Harriet has played an important role in Arrow's
success during her 12 years with Arrow," said Mr. Mitchell. "We wish
her continued success in all that she does in the future."

    Arrow Electronics is a major global provider of products, services
and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic
components and computer products. Headquartered in Melville, New York,
Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for nearly 600 suppliers and
150,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and
commercial customers through a global network of more than 200
locations in 53 countries and territories.



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