Arrow Electronics and Schaffner Extend Distribution Agreement


Arrow Electronics, Inc. and the Schaffner Group have expanded their existing distribution agreement to the entire EMEA region. The two companies have worked together in Central Europe since 1986. Arrow sells the entire product range of the Swiss manufacturer, based in Luterbach. Schaffner develops and produces EMC components, products for quality assurance such as harmonic filters and magnetic components.

Components from Schaffner are used in numerous applications, including motor control, automotive, renewable energies, industry and rail technology, medical and telecommunications. Schaffner is represented all over the world with production, development, sales and application centres.

'The collaboration between Arrow and Schaffner is a long partnership that has grown over many years, and we are now consistently extending it to encompass the entire European region', says Dean Hassell, vice president of PEMCO (passives, electromechanical, and connectors) Arrow EMEA. 'Schaffner is not only a pioneer in EMC and power quality solutions, but also offers its products in a wide range of customized versions, benefitting all of our European customers.'

'In 25 years, Arrow employees have repeatedly demonstrated their excellent customer service', says Dr. Guido Schlegelmilch, Vice President EMC Division, Schaffner. 'Through the partnership with Arrow, we benefit from comprehensive supply chain and logistics solutions, in addition to technical expertise in direct on-site customer consulting. We look forward to the further expansion of our European customer base through the support of Arrow.'

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