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TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Arrow Electronics opens new

primary distribution centre

in Venlo, Netherlands

rrow Electronics, represented in South Africa by Altron Arrow, has announced
that it has opened a new, state-of-the-art primary distribution centre (PDC) in AMSAT SA
AVenlo, the Netherlands. The PDC is the key hub serving all customers of Arrow’s Space Symposium 2022
electronics components business in Europe. It is one of the company’s largest warehouses Saturday 10 September 2022
worldwide and replaces its existing facilities in the region, providing increased capacity This is a hybrid event at the Premier
for future growth. Hotel, Midrand and virtually on the
Arrow has invested in the latest logistics technology and infrastructure to help BlueJeans platform
customers and suppliers achieve better time-to-market, as well as quality and service www.amsatsa.org.za
enhancements. Particular emphasis has been placed on helping ensure that not only
current but future requirements are met regarding physical and virtual security, business
continuity and business processes. Electra Mining Africa
The PDC will support a broad range of technologies that Arrow offers its customers 5 – 9 September 2022
in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). These include semiconductors, passive and Johannesburg Expo Centre
electromechanical components and connectors, embedded solutions and component
programming.
Venlo, situated on the Dutch border with Germany, is one of Europe’s most important Africa Automation
logistics hubs. Arrow built its first facility there in 1999, and the new site is close by. Technology Fair 2023
“We are excited to embark on this new facility in Europe,” said Chuck Kostalnick, 9 – 11 May 2023
senior vice president and chief supply chain officer, Arrow Electronics. “Arrow is Johannesburg Expo Centre
committed to the Venlo area and our team of highly skilled employees in the region. This
project gives us the opportunity to develop the already excellent services offered to our (NASREC)
customers and suppliers, support Arrow’s business growth in various segments, enhance Africa Automation Fair
(africaautomationtechnologyfair.com)
the working conditions for our team, and provide the flexibility to adapt according to
future needs.”
In line with Arrow’s goal to continually improve its environmental performance and
foster a culture of environmental engagement, the PDC is designed to use the latest
energy efficient technologies, maximizing resource reuse and minimizing waste. It has
achieved an Excellent rating according to BREEAM (Building Research Establishment
Environmental Assessment Method), a sustainability assessment method used to plan
infrastructure and buildings, as well as gaining a host of other horizontal and vertical
sector certifications.

For more information on the technologies offered by Arrow Electronics in South Africa,
please contact: Gyula Wendler, Head: Engineering Altron Arrow, +27 (0) 11 923 9709,
gwendler@arrow.altech.co.za.

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