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January 17, 2006 05:00 AM US Pacific Timezone

Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. Introduces ''Xpress Track'' - New Xilinx-Focused Education and Training Program; Technical Seminars and Workshops Centered on High Velocity Learning to be Conducted throughout North America and Asia Pacific

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2006--Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. (NASDAQ:NUHC), a leading global distributor of advanced technology active components and system solutions, today announced the introduction of their newest education and training program "Xpress Track." This program, commencing in February 2006, offers engineers the opportunity to participate in technical seminars and workshops conducted by industry experts focused on the latest technologies from one of their leading suppliers, Xilinx, Inc.

Xpress Track seminars and workshops will be conducted in Nu Horizons training centers throughout North America and Asia. Through the use of computers and evaluation and demonstration boards, each training center replicates an ideal design environment for engineers interested in leveraging Xilinx's development tools, architectures and products. The first in a series of in-depth technical seminars will cover topics such as:

-- What's New in ISE 8.1i

-- Faster Performance - ISE Fmax and PlanAhead

-- ISE 8.1i - Focus on New Features

-- Design Optimization in ISE 8.1i using XST

-- PlanAhead Design Analysis Tool

-- Xilinx Platform Studio Update

-- Providing Power for FPGAs

-- Spartan Family Update

-- Virtex Family Update

-- CPLD Family Update

"Nu Horizons has been successfully training customers for several years," said Chris Henry, senior director, Xilinx Channel Operations. "Nu Horizons' Xpress Track program provides a high-quality and fast-paced learning experience for designers, developers and engineers looking to quickly engage and design with Xilinx products. The Nu Horizons' training sites will become the "go to place" in 2006 for engineers desiring to maximize their Xilinx design knowledge."

Dave Bowers, president of Nu Horizons Distribution Division adds, "Nu Horizons created Xpress Track to educate our customers on the latest technology available and provide a hands-on experience with the tools necessary to expedite their design process. We look forward to collaborating with our long-term partner Xilinx, to deliver educational programs that enable our mutual customers to efficiently develop their products utilizing Xilinx technology."

In addition to training and real-time design evaluation, all Xpress Track seminar attendees will receive discounts on the latest hardware and software bundles available from Nu Horizons and Xilinx. Future Xpress Track course offerings will consist of timely new product introduction courses, DSP and Embedded application courses, as well as fundamental courses on FPGAs.

For further information about Xpress Track, including location schedules, course offerings/agendas and all registration details, please visit www.nuhorizons.com/xpresstrack.

About Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.

Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. is a leading global distributor of advanced technology active components and systems to a wide variety of commercial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services providers (EMS). With sales facilities in forty-five locations across North America 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 at http://www.nuhorizons.com.

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as the level of business and consumer spending for electronic products, the amount of sales of the Company's products, the competitive environment within the electronic component industry, the ability of the Company to continue to expand its operations, the level of costs incurred in connection with the Company's expansion efforts and the financial strength of the Company's customers and suppliers. Investors are also directed to consider other risks and uncertainties discussed in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.