BEAVERTON, Oregon — Biamp Systems, a leading provider of innovative, networked media systems, has recognized both Meta Fab, Inc. and Arrow Electronics as its Suppliers of the Year for 2012.

Award recipients are chosen based on responsiveness, accuracy, dedication, and customer service. From a list of ongoing partner suppliers, Biamp chooses partners that have made a significant effort to go above and beyond expectations to deliver exceptional products and service.

Meta Fab, Inc. of Hillsboro, Oregon was named the 2012 Custom Supplier of the Year. As a custom sheet metal fabrication company, Meta Fab provides a variety of in-house services including design, laser cutting, punching, welding, hardware insertion, silk-screening, and electromechanical assembly to name a few. With such core values as a strong sense of urgency, financial responsibility, and customer service, Meta Fab has been a reliable partner and well deserving of this award.

"Meta Fab greatly appreciates being recognized as Biamp's Custom Supplier of the Year," shares Tim Varela, Owner and General Manager at Meta Fab. "We continually strive to provide only the best for our customers. Our goal is to respond quickly and consistently, and exceed our customers' expectations."

Arrow Electronics of Englewood, Colorado was awarded the 2012 Distributor of the Year award. As a supply channel partner for over 120,000 original equipment and contract manufacturers and commercial customers, Arrow Electronics works through a global network of over 390 locations in 53 countries. They bring technology solutions to a breadth of markets such as telecommunications, information systems, transportation, medical, industrial, and customer electronics. By seeking to connect customers to the right technology at the right place, at the right time, and at the right price, Arrow Electronics has truly earned this award.

"Being selected as Biamp's Supplier of the Year is such a great honor," stated Steve Crowley, Branch Manager at Arrow. "Success revolves around a partnership of communication, and we have that working with Biamp. They are simply a pleasure to work with."

"Recognizing these suppliers allows us to publically thank them for their effort and dedication to Biamp over the past year," said Bryn Crotty, Materials Manager at Biamp. "We greatly value our supplier relationships and want to award those that have gone the extra mile. We're looking forward to building upon those relationships in 2013."