INDIANAPOLIS, April 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. ("BrightPoint") (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless industry, today announced that its subsidiary, Brightpoint North America L.P. ("BrightPoint Americas"), has renewed its exclusive services agreement with PR Wireless, Inc. (dba "Open Mobile") to provide distribution and logistic services to support Open Mobile resellers and end-user customers in Puerto Rico.
Under the terms of the multi-year renewal, BrightPoint Americas will continue to provide a variety of services for Open Mobile, including product procurement, vendor and supplier management, receiving, inventory and order management, flashing, kitting, packing, programming, order fulfillment, and distribution of wireless devices and related accessories.
"BrightPoint Americas' innovative solutions assist us in our commitment to deliver greater value and better outcomes for our customers," stated Jaime Colon, Supply Chain Senior Manager, Open Mobile. "BrightPoint is the premier provider in device lifecycle services, and we will continue to leverage that experience as we serve our resellers and end-users in Puerto Rico."
"Our ongoing relationship is a testament to BrightPoint's ability to provide value to Open Mobile," stated J. Mark Howell, BrightPoint's President Americas. "We look forward to continuing to serve Open Mobile's customers with our industry leading device lifecycle management capabilities."
About Open Mobile
PR Wireless, Inc., doing business as Open Mobile, was established in June 2007 to provide high quality wireless communication products and services in Puerto Rico. With a state of the art and solid network that includes band class 13 LTE technology, Open Mobile provides wireless communications services throughout the entire island, operating 22 corporate stores and a strong distribution channel of over 180 dealer agents dedicated to sales and customer service.The company headquarters is based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and additional information about Open Mobile can be found on its website at www.openmobilepr.com.
About Brightpoint, Inc.
Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless industry. In 2011, BrightPoint handled more than 112 million wireless devices globally. BrightPoint's 5 key service areas – Plan, Market, Customize, Move, Recover, offer over 110 innovative services, such as distribution channel management, procurement, inventory management, reverse logistics and repair services, software loading, kitting and customized packaging, fulfillment, product customization, eBusiness solutions, and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers' IT systems and operations. BrightPoint's effective and efficient platform allows its customers to benefit from rapidly deployed, flexible and cost effective solutions. BrightPoint has more than 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 2011, BrightPoint generated revenue of $5.2 billion, from customers in over 75 countries. BrightPoint provides distribution and customized services through over 100,000 points-of-sale and 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).