Arrow Electronics News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Converge Launches Simplified Chinese Website to Help China Technology Manufacturers Better Manage Component Shortage and Surplus inventory Challenges Feb 29, Hong Kong, Converge, an Arrow company, announced the launch of simplified Chinese website. Converge specializes in a suite of supply chain management solutions and services. With the launch of its local language website, Converge is able to better assist technology manufacturers in China to minimize impact and risks associated with supply shortage of hard-to-find and obsolete components, excess inventory, and counterfeit parts. “Buyers and engineers need to capture the most up-to-date and accurate information about components being used and to ensure that there is an established protection against potential threats to component supply,” said Eric Checkoway, vice president and general manager of Converge. “With our global supply chain expertise and services, certified facilities with international standards, and rigorous Q360 quality management programs, we are able to help technology manufacturers stay informed and overcome supply-fluctuations and sourcing/procurement challenges in today’s fast-changing and innovation-driven market.” Converge’s global facilities have industry-leading certifications in AS6081, AS9120, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ESD S20.20 international standards and are staffed with a team of IDEA-certified component engineers and trained inspectors. For more information, visit http://www.converge.cn. About Arrow Electronics Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for more than 100,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 460 locations serving over 85 countries. ### Arrow Electronics Media Contact: Grace Kung Senior Communications Manager Tel: (852) 2484 2682 Email: grace.kung@arrowasia.com