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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Brightpoint to Distribute Garmin Products in United States
PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- Brightpoint, Inc. ("Brightpoint") (NASDAQ:CELL) announced today
that it will provide product distribution services for Garmin
International ("Garmin") within the United States. Brightpoint,
through its various distribution sales channels, will market and
distribute a range of Garmin's mobile phone products including the
Garmin Mobile for BlackBerrys, Garmin Mobile for Smartphones, and
Garmin Mobile XT in the U.S. Garmin Mobile solutions are compatible
with most BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile, and Symbian Smartphones.
All Garmin Mobile solutions are bundled with access to Garmin's
powerful Garmin Online service, which includes real time traffic,
weather, fuel prices and hotel rates from Hotels.com.
About Garmin
Garmin International, Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. Group of
companies which designs, manufactures, markets and sells navigation,
communication and information devices and applications - most of which
are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in the consumer and
general aviation GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine,
outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM applications. Garmin
Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal
subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United
Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at
www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at
913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. and
Garmin Mobile, Garmin Mobile XT and Garmin Online are trademarks of
Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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 2006, Brightpoint (including
Dangaard on a pro forma basis) handled 64 million wireless devices
globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution,
channel development, 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. The company has approximately 3,300
employees in 25 countries. Including Dangaard operations on a pro
forma basis, unaudited revenue in 2006 was $4.4 billion and unaudited
net income was $51 million on a pro forma basis. 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).
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