INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc.
(Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing supply chain solutions to
the wireless industry, today announced that its subsidiary Brightpoint
Africa (Pty) Ltd ("Brightpoint Africa") has completed the transition of
its operations to a 100,000 ft² facility in Rhodesfield,
Johannesburg. This new, fully operational facility serves as
Brightpoint Africa's main distribution and supply chain solutions
services center for the African continent.

Brightpoint Africa is investing in this facility in response to its
planned growth and anticipated need for increased capacity to serve its
customers. The facility is equipped to provide a variety of supply
chain solutions, including fulfillment, flashing, kitting, reverse
logistics, and customization. Outfitted with the latest supply chain
technology, it is minutes away from O.R. Tambo International Airport,
enabling Brightpoint Africa to distribute products quickly and
efficiently to customers, partners and channels.

"This state-of-the-art facility enables us to improve productivity and
increase efficiencies, positioning Brightpoint Africa for growth,"
stated Anurag Gupta, Brightpoint's President, Europe, Middle East and
Africa. "We are committed to investing in this world class facility to
better serve our customers and partners on the African continent."

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing
end-to-end supply chain solutions to leading stakeholders in the
wireless industry. In 2010, Brightpoint handled approximately 99
million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services
include distribution channel management, procurement, inventory
management, repair services and reverse logistics, software loading,
kitting and customized packaging, fulfillment, product customization,
eBusiness 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. Brightpoint has approximately
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
2010, Brightpoint generated revenue of $3.6 billion. Brightpoint
provides distribution and customized services 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).

Certain information in this press release may contain forward-looking
statements regarding future events or the future performance of
Brightpoint. 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 and Form 10-Q
and Exhibit 99.1, thereto. 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.


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         Brightpoint, Inc.
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