Arrow and Sumida flexible connections sign distribution agreement for Central Europe

Arrow Electronics, Inc. and Sumida flexible connections GmbH, with headquarters in Radeberg, have signed a distribution agreement for Central Europe. Sumida manufactures connectivity technologies, including components for the connection of circuit boards, flexible flat-band cable and customer-specific modules. The technologies offered by Sumida are used for a range of applications, including in the automotive, consumer and industrial sectors. Sumida flexible connections is part of the Japanese Sumida Group and was previously present in the market as Panta GmbH.

‘With Sumida, we have partnered with yet another powerful supplier for our customers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Benelux’, said Robert Kellert, Technology Development Manager for PEMCO, Arrow Central Europe. ‘The company's products are subject to strict quality assurance and are characterised by their high level of flexibility. The advanced degree of individual customisation enables us to offer customers an even wider portfolio.'

‘After having supplied Arrow with products from our range since 2004, we now expand our collaboration further through the Central European agreement’, said Jürgen Röder, General Manager, Sumida flexible connections. ‘Arrow’s expansive customer base opens up countless new opportunities for us in our target markets.’