DGAP-News: Brightpoint Announces Re-Entry Into Poland

Brightpoint, Inc.

19.01.2011 14:00
—————————————————————————

INDIANAPOLIS, 2011-01-19 14:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing supply chain
solutions to the wireless industry, today announced that it has re-entered
Poland as Brightpoint Poland Sp. z o.o. (–Brightpoint–). Brightpoint will
expand its industry-leading wireless supply chain service capabilities to serve
its partners in Poland.

The release of new and highly sophisticated wireless devices, coupled with
over-the-air technology and a faster mobile network with larger bandwidth,
requires broader value-added services for customers throughout Poland.
Brightpoint will offer its customers in this region expanded product and
service offerings including an advanced E-toolbox with white label web shops
and procurement services with forecast and demand planning tools. Brightpoint
will also focus on developing the mobile business for its channel and vendor
partners.

–Poland is one of the largest markets in Europe with a growing demand for
wireless devices,– stated Anurag Gupta, President, Europe, Middle East and
Africa. –The decision to re-enter Poland is in line with our global strategic
plan to expand our geographic footprint and deliver unique services to the
wireless industry. Brightpoint will provide its services to both vendors and
the channels, reinforcing our position as the leading provider of value-added
logistic and distribution services in Europe.–

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing supply chain
solutions to leading stakeholders in the wireless industry. In 2009,
Brightpoint handled approximately 84 million wireless devices globally.
Brightpoint–s innovative services include distribution channel management,
procurement, inventory management, 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. The company has approximately
4,000 employees in more than 25 countries. In 2009, Brightpoint generated
revenue of $3.2 billion. Brightpoint provides distribution and customized
services to more than 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
News Source: NASDAQ OMX

19.01.2011 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP –
a company of EquityStory AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

DGAP–s Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,
Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de

—————————————————————————

Language: English
Company: Brightpoint, Inc.

United States
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Internet:
ISIN: US1094734050
WKN:

End of Announcement DGAP News-Service

—————————————————————————