During Panasonic Industry’s European Distribution Conference 2025, three outstanding partners were recognized for their exceptional performance:
Future Electronics was named Distributor of the Year 2025, Farnell received the award for High Service Distributor of the Year 2025, and Arrow Electronics was honored in the category Demand Creation of the Year 2025.
Future – “Distributor of the Year 2025”
John Branch, Marketing Director at Future Electronics comments: “We are delighted to have received the Distributor of the Year Award from Panasonic on behalf of the EMEA Future Electronics team. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that have defined our partnership with Panasonic over the past 10 years.”
Maximilian Jakob, Division Director Device Solutions at Panasonic Industry says: “Future Electronics has shown outstanding commitment in 2025, actively promoting our products and driving customer engagement. We deeply value our long-standing partnership and look forward to continued success together in the years ahead.”
Farnell – “High Service Distributor of the Year 2025”
“Close collaboration between our team and Panasonic Industry has been key to this success. We greatly appreciate being recognized as High Service Distributor of the Year 2025. I’m confident that our partnership will continue to grow and deliver even greater achievements,” remarks Jose Lok, Global Product Category Director – Passives & Semiconductors
at Farnell.
Jakob also appreciates the close relationship between Farnell and Panasonic Industry: “Farnell’s deep understanding of our key products, business strategies, and market trends has been instrumental in achieving these results. This award is a tribute to their commitment and the added value they consistently provide to customers with Panasonic Industry solutions.”
Arrow – “Demand creation of the Year 2025”:
“I’m delighted that we received the distributor of the year award from Panasonic Industry for our demand creation work in 2025. Demand creation is a key part of Arrow’s DNA, so we’re proud of this award and the recognition of our hard work.
I would also like to thank the entire Panasonic team for their excellent collaboration and for the perfect organization of this event. We had a great time, and we are looking forward to continuing our collaboration,” comments Vasilios Adamos, Supplier Business Develoment Manager IP&E, EMEA at Arrow.
This is reflected by Jakob: “Arrow fully deserves this recognition. Their efforts in 2025 to promote our products and expand our customer base have been exceptional. We look forward to building on this success in the coming years.”
Each year, Panasonic Industry presents its Distribution Awards based on a comprehensive set of KPIs. The recognition not only celebrates exceptional sales performance but also serves as an opportunity to connect, strengthen partnerships, and jointly refine business strategies.
