DGAP-News: BrightPoint and Foxconn Global Services Division s.r.o. Collaborate to Deliver Technical Aftermarket Services Throughout EMEA

(firmenpresse) - Brightpoint, Inc.

25.04.2012 14:00
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Industry's First Offering Maximises Value for Customers From Recaptured Devices

INDIANAPOLIS, 2012-04-25 14:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Brightpoint, Inc. ('BrightPoint') (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing
device lifecycle services to the wireless industry and Foxconn Global Services
Division s.r.o., which is part of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. also
known as Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest manufacturer of mobile
devices, today announced a strategic alliance to provide technical aftermarket
services to both existing and new customers throughout the EMEA region.

The collaboration between BrightPoint and Foxconn Global Services Division will
deliver industry-leading technical governance and supply chain integration,
ultimately reducing turnaround times, improving customer satisfaction, and
reducing costs, inventory and waste output.

The alliance will deliver high-quality refurbishment and remanufacturing
services and, by leveraging BrightPoint's extensive channels and global reach,
devices will be introduced into new or developing markets at a vastly reduced
cost.

'Our strategic alliance with Foxconn Global Services Division combines their
world-class technical capabilities with BrightPoint's localised suite of
end-to-end supply chain and customisation solutions, meaning we can offer the
wireless device industry a tangible solution to the long-running problem of
fragmented and inconsistent reverse logistics,' said Anurag Gupta,
BrightPoint's President, Europe, Middle East and Africa. 'Customers will
experience a premium service, as well as a premium level of refurbished device
quality, maximising the value of the assets in circulation.'

Together, BrightPoint and Foxconn Global Services Division will jointly deliver


a fully integrated device lifecycle solution encompassing:

-- Inventory Management of Devices and Spares
-- Localised and Regional Returns Management
-- Repair and Return Services
-- Triage and Disposition
-- Product Fulfilment
-- Product Recycling

'The partnership with BrightPoint is part of the Foxconn Global Service
Division (GSD) EMEA growth strategy to deliver a world-class optimized solution
to existing and new customers with a focus on quality and cost and delivery,'
said Henk Knoop, Vice President, Foxconn Global Services Division EMEA. 'This
alliance will enhance the customer experience with BrightPoint's improved
logistics services complemented by our strong technical competence and material
management capabilities,' he added.

About Foxconn Global Services Division

Foxconn Global Service Division (GSD) EMEA is part of Hon Hai Precision
Industry Co Ltd. Many of the world's leading consumer electronics and IT
companies have their products manufactured by one of the Hon Hai Business Units
operating in markets around the world.

As part of the Foxconn Technology Group, Foxconn Global Services Division has
excellent access to specific product and design technologies. Through its
manufacturing business units, it has access to technical information such as
quality, operations, and IT system requirements and it can develop products and
process training for employees. The company is strategically positioned to
access materials for product repair and fulfillment services and is able to
continuously leverage the large-scale logistics networks in use by Foxconn
Technology Group which enhances the company's ability to deliver a complete and
optimized 'Aftermarket Supply Chain'.

The Foxconn Global Services Division vision is to continuously provide
solutions for existing and new customers as part of its goal of becoming the
service partner-of-choice.

The company's mission is to provide optimized value-added service supply chains
and aftermarket service solutions that focus on quality and cost and delivery
in order to complete the end-to-end service cycle for customers.

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).


CONTACT: Brightpoint, Inc.
Tom Ward
Investor Relations
317-707-2745

Brightpoint, Inc.
Carolyn Manco
Media Relations
317-707-2276
News Source: NASDAQ OMX



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