INDIANAPOLIS, March 31, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) (Brightpoint) announced today that it has expanded the strategic alliance with Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM) (TSX:RIM) by providing logistics and supply chain services for BlackBerry® smartphones in Indonesia. As the first step in the rollout, Brightpoint is announcing the appointment of Teletama as a distributor of BlackBerry products in Indonesia. In addition to its distribution capabilities, Teletama will provide more than 80 retail locations across seven major cities.
"We are very pleased to be helping RIM to expand their reach in Asia," said Bruce Thomlinson, Regional President for Brightpoint Asia Pacific. "By leveraging Teletama's mass market retail channels and one stop distribution capabilities we believe they will be able to increase the availability and footprint of BlackBerry smartphones across the country."
About Teletama Artha Mandiri
Teletama Artha Mandiri was established in 2004 as a distribution company concentrating on the distribution of cellular phones in Indonesia. Since its inception, the company has extensive experience in bundling and has grown as the leading distributor for Samsung and the authorized distributor of Sony Ericsson and BlackBerry Handsets. Currently TAM has more than 400 employees with 20 branches and service centres across the nation. The company covers more than 2000 wholesalers and retailers around Indonesia; which distribution network spreads across Indonesia, majoring in Kalimantan, Sumatra and Java Island.
The company has vision to build a distribution and retail company that acts as a single leading value added platform for operators, principals and end customers to interact and transact. The value proposition is to inject value enhancements in the supply chain, for example, through product bundling, marketing promotions as well as exploring new points of distribution that can extend its reach and spread. One of the current methods being explored in the development of a direct sales channel with incentive based motivations to drive sales through better reach and spread. TAM's mission is to be the leading distributor company in Indonesia that gives benefit to buyers; these include wholesalers, retailer and end-users.
About Brightpoint, Inc.
Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in the distribution of wireless devices and in providing customized logistic services to the wireless industry. In 2009, Brightpoint handled approximately 84 million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution, channel development, fulfillment, product customization, e-Business 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 2,700 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, including, but not limited to, the ability of the Company to complete any or all of the repurchases contemplated under the Amended Share Repurchase Program. 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. 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.