INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. ("BrightPoint") (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless and high-tech industries, today announced that its subsidiary, Brightpoint European Regional Services S.L. ("BrightPoint EMEA"), has entered into a distribution services agreement with Huawei Technologies Deutschland GmbH ("Huawei").
Under the terms of the agreement, BrightPoint EMEA will provide Huawei's feature phones, smartphones and tablet PC's across Western Europe. BrightPoint will use its end-to-end device distribution capability to provide Huawei with an offering that includes its PLAN, MARKET, MOVE and RECOVER services.
"With BrightPoint we have a partner with the depth and reach of distribution required to support our immediate and future growth plans in Western Europe," said Lars-Christian Weisswange, Vice President Devices Western Europe Huawei Device.
"I am pleased to announce our collaboration with Huawei," stated Fergal Donovan, Vice President Vendor Relations, BrightPoint EMEA. "At BrightPoint, we are focused on bringing world-class products and services to operators, retailers/e-tailers, value added resellers and enterprise customers throughout Europe and Huawei devices will be an excellent addition to our portfolio."
About Huawei
Huawei is one of the world's leading suppliers of information technology and telecommunication solutions. By continuous engagement for customer oriented solutions and with strong partnerships Huawei's propositions in the areas of carrier networks, communication devices and cloud computing generate advantages across the entire value chain. Our Mission: to offer competitive solutions and services that deliver high benefits to network operators, enterprises and consumers. Thus Huawei's products and solutions are being used in over 140 countries around the Globe.
About Brightpoint, Inc.
Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless and high-tech industries. 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).