Littelfuse Receives Supplier Excellence Award From Arrow Electronics


CHICAGO, June 3, 2010 - Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS), the global leader in circuit protection, today announced it has received the passive, electromechanical, and connector (PEMCO) Supplier Excellence Award from Arrow Electronics, Inc. Littelfuse received the award at the 2010 Electronic Distribution Show (EDS) in Las Vegas, the premier event for the electronics industry.

The Arrow PEMCO Supplier Excellence Award is presented to one supplier each year based on performance factors that encompass several business parameters and a strong strategic focus. "Littelfuse is a dedicated partner to Arrow," said Robert Hanley, Vice President of the PEMCO Supplier Services Group. "We value their outstanding commitment to Arrow and the efficiency and expertise they deliver every day. We look forward to further enhancing our relationship in 2010."

Gordon Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Littelfuse said, "It is an honor to once again receive the PEMCO Supplier Excellence Award from Arrow. This award recognizes our initiatives to continually improve our efficiency and service, and to develop innovative circuit-protection components for the next-generation products developed by Arrow customers. Our long-term relationship with Arrow has contributed to the growth and success of both companies. We are proud to partner with this highly respected industry leader."

About Littelfuse

Littelfuse is the worldwide leader in circuit protection, offering the industry's broadest and deepest portfolio of circuit protection products and solutions. Backed by industry-leading technical support, design and manufacturing expertise Littelfuse products are vital components in virtually every product that uses electrical energy, including portable and consumer electronics, automobiles, industrial equipment and telecom/datacom circuits. In addition to its Chicago, Illinois, world headquarters, Littelfuse has over 20 sales, distribution, manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Technologies offered by Littelfuse include Fuses; Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs); Positive Temperature Coefficient Devices (PTCs); Protection Relays; PulseGuard® ESD Suppressors; SIDACtor® Devices; Silicon Protection Arrays(TM)(SPAs); Switching Thyristors; TVS Diodes and Varistors.

For more information, please visit the Littelfuse web site at www.littelfuse.com.

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. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for over 900 suppliers and 125,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 310 locations in 51 countries and territories.

For more information, please visit the Arrow web site at www.arrow.com.

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