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Brightpoint Opens Wireless Communications Logistics Center in Reno
Reno, Nev. (March 3, 2011) - - A leading third party logistics (3PL) provider to the U.S. wireless telecommunications and data industry is opening a supply chain logistics and distribution services facility in Reno employing 79 positions in its first year of operation. Brightpoint North America, Inc. purchased the former Pfizer building at 1025 Sandhill Road.
Based in Plainfield, Ind., Brightpoint North America employs approximately 2,100 people in the United States. Brightpoint plans to hire a variety of positions at its Reno facility including operations director, operations supervisors, receiving specialists, material handlers, warehouse specialists and production assemblers. Interested applicants should apply online at http://brightpoint.submit4jobs.com/.
The opening of the Brightpoint 3PL facility represents a projected $9,583,804 one-year economic impact to the region, and a five-year economic impact of $47,919,020. It’s estimated that as a result of the new facility, a total of $2,770,317 in state and county taxes will be generated over the next five years of operation.
Brightpoint officials considered Utah and Nevada before deciding on Reno. “The business-friendly climate, cost of doing business, affordable real estate and incentive programs offered by the state all factored into our decision to select Reno over other regions,” said Chris Scott, vice president of strategic implementation.
Among the community partners that assisted in the opening of Brightpoint’s logistics center are: Jones Lang LaSalle, NAI Alliance, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), Wood Rodgers, Nevada Commission on Economic Development, City of Reno, Washoe County and the Washoe County School District.
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. The Company has approximately 4,000 employees in more than 25 countries. 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).
About EDAWN: EDAWN is a private, non-profit corporation founded by community leaders in 1982. EDAWN works to recruit and expand quality companies that have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Tahoe. Reno was named the No. 1 Place for Doing Business in America 2005 by Inc. magazine. For more information, visit www.edawn.org.
