Nu Horizons Electronics and connectBlue Sign Distribution Agreement

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MELVILLE, NY - February 09, 2010 - Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. (NASDAQ:NUHC), a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination, power, system and telecommunication solutions, today announced the signing of a distribution agreement with connectBlue, a leading provider of wireless solutions. The agreement, which is effective immediately, involves the distribution of connectBlue’s OEM Modules, Serial Port Adapters, Ethernet Port Adapters, and Wireless Network Platform products within Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States.

"We are pleased to represent connectBlue throughout North America and Asia", said Rita Megling, senior vice president of marketing for Nu Horizons. "connectBlue provides reliable, compatible and high performance products and will enhance our wireless offering for our customers."

Based on wireless technologies Bluetooth, Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11a, b, g, n) and IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee), connectBlue provides industrial applications with serial cable replacement, wireless IO and wireless Ethernet solutions through ready-to-embed wireless modules, ready-to-use wireless devices and custom design solutions.

About Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.

Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. is a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination, power, system and telecommunication solutions to a wide variety of commercial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and electronic manufacturing services providers (EMS). With sales facilities in 54 locations across North America, Europe and Asia and regional logistics centers throughout the globe, Nu Horizons partners with a limited number of best-in-class suppliers to provide in-depth product development, custom logistics and life-cycle support to its customers. Information on Nu Horizons and its services is available athttp://www.nuhorizons.com

About connectBlue

connectBlue™ is a leading provider of wireless solutions for demanding applications in hygiene, rough environment, mobility, control, personal safety and security areas. Based on Bluetooth technology, Wireless LAN and IEEE 802.15.4, connectBlue provides ready-to-use products and modules as well as custom design solutions in both hardware and software. connectBlue was founded in 2000 and has offices in Malmö, Sweden, Munich, Germany, and Chicago, USA. For more information, please visitwww.connectblue.com

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