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Altron Arrow is the leading distributor of electronic components in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

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Altron Arrow is a 50/50 joint venture partnership (established 1998) between Altron Ltd, South Africa’s JSE listed premier multi-billion Rand Information and Communication Technology group and Arrow Electronics Inc. A 30 billion US dollar Fortune 120 Company that is a NYSE listed global distribution giant of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. 

Altron Arrow’s incredibly broad portfolio brings a unique vantage over the entire technology landscape to every conversation with every customer as we help them design, source, build and launch products that improve the quality of life for people and make the benefits of innovation more accessible to all.

Overview

The company is committed to excellence in distribution performance and customer service.  With long standing relationships with leading international manufacturers of electronic components and modules, Altron Arrow is favourably positioned to provide the African market with the world’s most sought after components at highly competitive prices.

Altron Arrow is ISO9001:2015 certified with processes well documented and structured for compliance.

  • Electronic Components
  • Enterprise Computing Solutions
  • Supply Chain Solutions

Electronic Components...

Altron Arrow​ have access to over 140 different Electronic Component Suppliers in South Africa and more than 600 through Arrow Europe. We have access to over 32,000 line items at our Johannesburg warehouse and almost 1 Million product lines available through Arrow Electronics EMEA warehouse based in Venlo, Netherlands.

Enterprise Computing Solutions...

Altron Arrow’s enterprise computing solutions business guides the development of powerful, practical and complete IT solutions by combining technologies to address specific business needs. From cloud and data intelligence to cybersecurity and IoT, Arrow brings innovative solutions to market through intelligent channels to deliver the modern enterprise.

Supply Chain Solutions...

Altron Arrow handle global supply chain and logistics for customers, using our decades of expertise, global network of suppliers and our proven efficient processes. Customers can focus on developing world-class technology solutions while Altron Arrow manages the full supply chain. We offer delivery, warehousing, kitting, automated reporting and technical support as part of our end-to-end solution.

Electronic Components

Electronic Components...

Altron Arrow​ have access to over 140 different Electronic Component Suppliers in South Africa and more than 600 through Arrow Europe. We have access to over 32,000 line items at our Johannesburg warehouse and almost 1 Million product lines available through Arrow Electronics EMEA warehouse based in Venlo, Netherlands.

Enterprise Computing Solutions

Enterprise Computing Solutions...

Altron Arrow’s enterprise computing solutions business guides the development of powerful, practical and complete IT solutions by combining technologies to address specific business needs. From cloud and data intelligence to cybersecurity and IoT, Arrow brings innovative solutions to market through intelligent channels to deliver the modern enterprise.

Supply Chain Solutions

Supply Chain Solutions...

Altron Arrow handle global supply chain and logistics for customers, using our decades of expertise, global network of suppliers and our proven efficient processes. Customers can focus on developing world-class technology solutions while Altron Arrow manages the full supply chain. We offer delivery, warehousing, kitting, automated reporting and technical support as part of our end-to-end solution.

Services

Altron Arrow has a 4000 square meter warehouse in Jet Park, Johannesburg.
The facility is equipped with a locally developed warehouse management system utilising real time bar code driven processing via radio frequency (RF) scanning.
The facility is equipped specifically for the storage and handling of electronic components. To this end static electricity discharge and moisture protection measures have been implemented to the relevant international standards.

The company is committed to excellence in distribution performance and customer service. With long standing relationships with leading international manufacturers of electronic components and modules, Altron Arrow is favourably positioned to provide the African market with the world’s most sought after components at highly competitive prices.

We’re part of a 59-year old technology giant

Altron is a proudly South African technology group. We harness the power of data, technology and human ingenuity to solve real-world problems, from the everyday to the epic.

A technology industry leader since 1965, we’re partnering with customers across all industries to help them grow, build a thriving economy and transform today into a simpler, safer and smarter tomorrow. Altron operates in five countries, employs 4,700+ people and reported revenue of ZAR 8.25 bn for the
12-month period ended 29 Feb 2024.

To learn more about Altron Group, click here.

About Arrow

Arrow Electronics sources and engineers technology solutions for thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers. With global 2023 sales of $33 billion, Arrow’s portfolio enables technology across major industries and markets.  Arrow employs over 22,000 staff worldwide and serve over 85 countries.  To learn more about Arrow, please click here.