Arrow launches Capstone as dedicated IP&E business
Arrow Electronics has launched Capstone, a new global business dedicated to interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IP&E) components. The launch is part of a wider realignment of Arrow’s components business, which is moving from a geographic to a technology-based operating model.
The new model is built around three separate go-to-market tracks: semiconductors, IP&E, and supply chain and engineering services, according to a press release from Arrow. Capstone will have its own brand and offer customers dedicated IP&E support from design-in through to production, while remaining connected to the rest of Arrow’s business units and sales teams.
“IP&E is a foundational part of every electronic design, and specialization helps customers and suppliers capture greater value,” says Jörg Strughold, chief growth officer, global IP&E and Capstone, at Arrow Electronics.“Capstone is a dedicated business with a focused value proposition, giving IP&E even greater visibility and a definite market identity while remaining connected to Arrow’s semiconductor, engineering, digital and supply chain capabilities.”
Arrow sees IP&E growth in areas such as AI data centres, 800V architectures, edge processing, New Space, building security and autonomous agriculture. A dedicated Capstone website is due in the first quarter of 2027. Until then, the IP&E portfolio will remain available through Arrow’s existing site.
Arrow does not say how much of its revenue comes from IP&E or how many employees Capstone will have.
