INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing supply chain solutions to the wireless industry, today announced that its subsidiary, Touchstone Wireless Repair and Logistics, L.P. ("Brightpoint"), has entered into a wireless device repair services agreement with GoWireless, Inc. ("GoWireless"). Under the terms of the agreement, Brightpoint will provide a full range of repair services to GoWireless to support their more than 300 retail stores, including receiving, triage, refurbishment and Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 mechanical repair.
"We are pleased to offer our industry-leading repair capabilities to GoWireless," stated J. Mark Howell, Brightpoint's President Americas. "As a Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer, and member of the BuyCell Wireless Group, we are excited to expand beyond our existing distribution relationship with GoWireless and support them with our world-class repair services capabilities as well."
"As a leading retailer of must-have wireless products, GoWireless wants to provide our customers with high quality repairs and reduce our total cost of ownership in the event a device is returned," said John Salisbury, GoWireless Chief Operations Officer. "We are delighted to further our relationship with Brightpoint in supporting our post-sales support and insurance programs."
About GoWireless
GoWireless, established in 1995, is an Exclusive Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. GoWireless is one of the leading retailers of wireless communication tools across the U.S. GoWireless offers a consumer friendly atmosphere, professional salesmanship and industry leading customer service. Our "Customer 1st" approach has made GoWireless the one-stop shop for "Communication Tools for People on the Go". For more information about GoWireless, please visit http://gowireless.net/ or call toll-free 1-866-487-1222.
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 customised 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 customised 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.