Brightpoint Announces Distribution Services Agreement With Jabra

INDIANAPOLIS, March 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 Australia Pty Ltd ("Brightpoint"), has entered into a distribution services agreement with GN Netcom Asia Ltd ("Jabra"). Under the terms of the agreement, Brightpoint will distribute the company's award-winning range of Jabra car speakerphones and mobile headsets in the Australian retail channels.

Jabra's mobile headset solutions include in-car wireless headsets, stereo headset devices, and products for the active, sports loving consumer. Products launched recently in Australia include the Cruiser2, an in-car automotive speakerphone, and the Jabra Stone, the next generation in Bluetooth enabled earpieces. Jabra products are available in leading retailers including Dick Smith, JB Hi-Fi, Crazy Johns, Officeworks, and Harvey Norman.

"Jabra is the innovative leader in hands free solutions," stated James Watters, Managing Director, Brightpoint Australia. "They have an extensive range of corded and Bluetooth products and a reputation for high-quality headsets incorporating European design. We anticipate strong consumer market demand for Jabra headsets and car speakerphone products, driven by innovative designs and smart product features."

"Australia is an important market for Jabra, particularly the car speakerphone category," said Jonathan Tang, Managing Director, Jabra Asia-Pacific. "We are delighted to work with Brightpoint, as their expertise in the mobile communications channel is impressive. Jabra Bluetooth hands free products are a perfect companion for mobile phones, cars, music, or PC-to-PC calls.  We are confident that Jabra's innovative Scandinavian design, superior product quality, and care-for-customer approach will win the hearts of consumers and gadget enthusiasts in Australia."

About GN Netcom Asia Ltd.

Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom Asia Ltd. is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With approximately 1,000 employees and sales offices around the world, the company develops and markets a broad range of wireless headsets and speakerphones for mobile users, and both wireless and corded headsets for contact centre and office-based users. Business activities also include its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business.