Brightpoint, Inc.
01.06.2011 14:00
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INDIANAPOLIS, 2011-06-01 14:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing supply chain
solutions to the wireless industry, today announced that its subsidiary
Brightpoint Africa (Pty) Ltd ('Brightpoint Africa') has completed the
transition of its operations to a 100,000 ft(2) facility in Rhodesfield,
Johannesburg. This new, fully operational facility serves as Brightpoint
Africa's main distribution and supply chain solutions services center for the
African continent.
Brightpoint Africa is investing in this facility in response to its planned
growth and anticipated need for increased capacity to serve its customers. The
facility is equipped to provide a variety of supply chain solutions, including
fulfillment, flashing, kitting, reverse logistics, and customization. Outfitted
with the latest supply chain technology, it is minutes away from O.R. Tambo
International Airport, enabling Brightpoint Africa to distribute products
quickly and efficiently to customers, partners and channels.
'This state-of-the-art facility enables us to improve productivity and increase
efficiencies, positioning Brightpoint Africa for growth,' stated Anurag Gupta,
Brightpoint's President, Europe, Middle East and Africa. 'We are committed to
investing in this world class facility to better serve our customers and
partners on the African continent.'
About Brightpoint, Inc.
Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing end-to-end
supply chain solutions to leading stakeholders in the wireless industry. In
2010, Brightpoint handled approximately 99 million wireless devices globally.
Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution channel management,
procurement, inventory management, repair services and reverse logistics,
software loading, kitting and customized packaging, fulfillment, product
customization, eBusiness 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. Brightpoint has approximately 4,000 employees, as
well as a significant number of temporary staff, and a global footprint
covering more than 35 countries, including 13 Latin American countries through
its investment in Intcomex, Inc. In 2010, Brightpoint generated revenue of $3.6
billion. 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 Form 10-K and Form 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.
CONTACT: Brightpoint, Inc.
Tom Ward
Investor Relations
317-707-2745
Brightpoint, Inc.
Carolyn Manco
Media Relations
317-707-2276
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