PLAINFIELD, Ind., Oct. 2, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) announced today that its subsidiary Brightpoint North America L.P. ("Brightpoint") and the Lt. Governor of Indiana, Becky Skillman, will join on Oct. 7 to introduce "Bright Green." Bright Green is an initiative designed to enhance Brightpoint's environmentally friendly work atmosphere. Brightpoint is committed to creating a work setting that recycles, cuts waste and reduces overall energy usage.
On Oct. 7, Brightpoint will have recycling centers for all employees for paper and plastics and have a water filtration system that will eliminate the need for pre-packaged water in plastic bottles. In addition, employees will have more carpooling options and have an advantageous parking zone for carpoolers. Lights in the warehouses will be more efficient, using fluorescent or metal halide bulbs, with an automated lighting control system coming in the near future. By the end of 2008, Brightpoint is committed to being free of all "styrofoam" containers, having a drop facility for the community to recycle cell phones and cell phone batteries at all of its North America locations and use all recycled paper for printing in all of its office locations.
Since 2000, Brightpoint has been practicing green initiatives including cardboard, scrap metals, plastics, oils, lubricants and pallet recycling in its warehouses in North America.
About Brightpoint, Inc.
Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in the distribution of wireless devices and in providing customized logistic services to the wireless industry. In 2007, Brightpoint handled approximately 83 million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution, channel development, fulfillment, product customization, e-Business solutions, and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers. Brightpoint's effective and efficient platform allows its customers to benefit from quickly deployed, flexible, and cost effective solutions. The company has approximately 3,000 employees in more than 25 countries. In 2007 Brightpoint generated revenue of $4.3 billion and net income of $47.4 million. Brightpoint provides distribution and customized services to over 25,000 B2B customers worldwide. Additional information about Brightpoint can be found on its website at www.brightpoint.com, or by calling its toll-free Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).
Certain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future performance of Brightpoint. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. Please refer to the documents Brightpoint files, from time to time, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; including, Brightpoint's most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and Exhibit 99.1, thereto. These documents contain and identify important risk factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date these statements were made. Brightpoint undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.