Brightpoint North America Expands Capacity

Feb. 1, 2006
Mobile electronics device distributor Brightpoint, Inc. (Plainfield, Ind.) recently leased a new facility to expand its operational capacity. The new

Mobile electronics device distributor Brightpoint, Inc. (Plainfield, Ind.) recently leased a new facility to expand its operational capacity. The new 321,000-sq.-ft. facility in Plainfield, Ind. Adds to the company’s existing 560,000 square feet of dedicated operational space. In 2005 Brightpoint handled 24 million wireless devices in the United States, a 50% increase over the previous year.

"We are excited about expanding our capacity and infrastructure in Plainfield, Indiana. We believe that our strategic location and committed workforce in Plainfield are significant contributors to our recent success. This expansion will position us to continue to grow as the leading provider of outsourced supply chain services in the U.S.", stated J. Mark Howell, President of Brightpoint, Inc. and Brightpoint Americas.

Source: Brightpoint, Inc.