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Redbox names Solectron exclusive manufacturer

May 1, 2005

OAK BROOK, Ill. - Redbox announced in a news release that it has chosen Solectron Corp. as the exclusive worldwide manufacturer of its DVD rental kiosk.

"We are thrilled to be working with Solectron to provide increased DVD capacity and better overall functionality to our consumers," said Gregg Kaplan, venture leader for Redbox. "The superior design and capabilities of this new Redbox DVD kiosk will enhance both our consumers' and retailers' experience, and will help ensure we reach our plan to deploy 1,200 Redbox kiosks domestically in 2005."

Redbox plans to replace its currently deployed kiosks with the Solectron-manufactured models by the end of this year.