SAN JOSE, Calif., March 9, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bell Microproducts
Inc. (Nasdaq:BELM), one of the world's largest value-added distributors
of storage and computing technology, today announced that employees of
the company have donated over $57,000 to assist the Haitian
humanitarian relief efforts. The company matched employee donations for
a total donation of over $114,000. Soon after the earthquake occurred
in Haiti, employees of the company worldwide began contributing to help
the victims. The company announced in January that it would match
employee donations and offered to provide payroll deductions for
donations. Employees donated cash through one-time payments, payroll
deductions and by converting accrued vacation into cash that could be
donated.

"The generosity of the Bell Micro employees was again demonstrated,"
said Don Bell, president and chief executive officer of the company.
"Our employees have always come through to help others, whether it is
their fellow employees or people in other parts of the world that need
help." Bell continued by saying that just several months ago, Bell
Microproducts employees supported the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's
Light The Night Campaign and raised over $45,000. "I am extremely proud
of our employees," said Bell.

The donations to the Haiti relief efforts were made through the Red
Cross.

About Bell Microproducts Inc.

Bell Microproducts (Nasdaq:BELM), is an international, value-added
distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and
services including, storage systems, servers, software, computer
components, and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional
services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, the
company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added
distributors.

Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and
application expertise to service a broad range of information
technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available
at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies
and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More
information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting
the Bell Microproducts web site at www.bellmicro.com.


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