MEDIA RELEASE PR41983
Brightstar Signs Accessories Distribution Agreement with Belkin
MIAMI and HONG KONG, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Deal Increases Belkin's Penetration of Mobile Computing Accessories in
Hong Kong and Macau
Brightstar Corp., a multi-billion dollar global services company
providing solutions to manufacturers, operators, retailers, and enterprises
in the telecommunications industry, announced today that it has entered into
a distribution agreement with Belkin International, Inc., the global leader
in connectivity solutions, to distribute its mobile and laptop accessories
product line to retail and dealer customers in Hong Kong and Macau.
Under the agreement, Brightstar will provide sales, marketing and
value-added distribution services for Belkin's award-winning product
categories including mobile accessories, cases and covers for iPhone(R),
iPad(TM) and iPod(R) as well as protective screen overlays, car kits, cables
and laptop bags, sleeves and covers.
"The push toward mobile computing has increased the demand for
mobility-focused accessories," said Alan Sparks, Vice President of Belkin
Asia Pacific. "Our relationship with Brightstar allows us access to the
market's broadest portfolio of channel partners and brings us closer to
reaching and meeting a broad base of consumers' needs with our leading range
of accessories."
"In the Asia Pacific region, we have been successful in developing new
customer and supplier relationships, as well as broadening our service
offerings and sales channels. As a result of our strong presence across the
region, Brightstar is well positioned to drive demand and velocity for Belkin
products," said Arturo Osorio, President of Brightstar Asia Pacific, Middle
East & Africa.
Brightstar has been in the Asia Pacific region for more than six years,
and has continued to grow and strengthen its business operations across
numerous countries including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia,
Singapore, amongst others. The company has more than 600 employees in the
region, seven distribution centers and relationships in place to provide
innovative, customized solutions for its customers that help improve
companies' bottom lines.
About Belkin International, Inc.
Belkin International, Inc., offers an extensive range of innovations
designed to give computer and consumer electronics users seamless integration
in their homes, cars, and on the go. Belkin, a privately held company founded
in California in 1983, is the recognized global leader in connectivity
solutions. Since our inception in 1983, Belkin has experienced an amazing 25
consecutive years of dramatic growth and remains committed to making
significant strides in the areas of research and design.
Our diverse and far-reaching product mix includes award-winning
innovations for easy-to-use networking solutions, accessories for mobile
devices, such as iPod(R), iPhone(TM), laptops, and netbooks, as well as
energy conservation products.
About Brightstar Corp.
Brightstar is a multi-billion dollar global services company providing
solutions to Manufacturers, Operators, Retailers, and Enterprises serving the
telecommunications industry. With sales and distribution facilities on six
continents, Brightstar offers its customers the largest global reach,
enabling the right product to be in the right place, at the right time. For
SOURCE: Brightstar Corp.
CONTACT: Michele M. Merrell,
Brightstar Corp.,
+1-305-921-1484,
michele.merrell@brightstarcorp.com
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