Over the last decade, Garmin has amassed 63
prestigious NMEA honors for product, service and
support excellence in the marine industry
OLATHE,
Kan., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine
electronics manufacturer, has been named Manufacturer of the Year
in the large manufacturer category for the 10th
consecutive year by members of the National Marine Electronics
Association (NMEA®) at its annual conference and awards
banquet held Sept. 19 in Providence, RI. The coveted Manufacturer of
the Year title is awarded to the most recognized company in the
marine electronics industry for excellence in product service and
support in the field.
Garmin was also awarded six Product of Excellence awards in the
multi-function display (MFD), autopilot, multimedia entertainment,
automatic identification system (AIS), satellite communication
antenna and marine apps categories. These awards are voted on by
NMEA dealers who specialize in installing marine electronics,
qualified NMEA technicians and other marine electronics
manufacturers.
"It's a tremendous honor to be awarded Manufacturer of the
Year by the NMEA for 10 consecutive years – a milestone
accomplishment that no other manufacturer has achieved. These
awards are a testament to the dedication of the entire Garmin team
to provide our customers and dealers with top quality products and
exceptional service and support. We are very proud to be a part of
the NMEA organization and look forward to continuing to advance the
marine industry together for many more decades to come." –Dan
Bartel, Garmin Vice President of
Global Consumer Sales
This year's NMEA Product of Excellence honors for Garmin
include:
- MFD – GPSMAP® 9227
At 27", the
GPSMAP 9227 is the industry's largest integrated 4K resolution touchscreen chartplotter
designed for captains who demand the best. Delivering
superior design and performance, it's powered by a processor that's
seven times faster than previous generations. And thanks to the
new Garmin BlueNet™ gigabit network, users
will benefit from comprehensive connectivity throughout the vessel
with faster networking speeds than ever before. For 10 years
running, Garmin has received the top spot in
the MFD category.
- Autopilot – Reactor™ 40 Hydraulic
Autopilot with SmartPump v2
The Reactor was Garmin's
first recreational autopilot system to utilize AHRS
technology and boasts usability, installation flexibility,
and many other features that prove to be valuable for any vessel.
With a new edge-to-edge glass touchscreen display, the
included GHC™ 50 autopilot instrument not
only looks good, it also makes navigation simple and hassle free.
This is Garmin's 12th
consecutive honor in the autopilot category.
- Multimedia Entertainment – Fusion®
Apollo™ RA770 Marine Stereo
This marine
entertainment system was the world's first touchscreen marine
stereo with Apple AirPlay®, built-in
Wi-Fi and network audio sharing capabilities. This
extends Garmin's winning streak in the multimedia
entertainment category to nine years.
- AIS – Cortex® M1 Hub
Combining
advanced collision avoidance technology with proactive alerting,
the Cortex M1 hub offers a high-speed smartAIS®
transponder and remote vessel monitoring to alert boaters of
collision risks, providing key information about the situation to
make communications easier and more effective. This is the third
consecutive win for Garmin in the AIS
category.
- Satellite Communications Antenna –
inReach® Mini 2 Marine Bundle
Lightweight and
compact, this GPS satellite communicator features two-way messaging
and tracking capabilities to provide greater peace of mind on the
water1. In an emergency, users can trigger an
interactive SOS message to Garmin Response, a
24/7-staffed international emergency assistance coordination
center. Bundled with a boat-friendly mount, it can provide
quick-and-easy access in a moment's notice.
- Marine Apps –
ActiveCaptain®
A free mobile app for mariners,
ActiveCaptain is an all-in-one companion app to
onboard Garmin electronics that delivers a seamless
content management system with access to cartography, automatic
delivery of the latest software available, off-vessel planning
capabilities, connected services and so much more.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin
products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners
and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most
innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics
the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an
opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Other
Garmin marine brands include Navionics® and JL
Audio®. For more information, visit Garmin's
virtual Newsroom, email our press team, connect
with @garminmarine on social media, or follow our blog.
1 Active satellite subscription required. Some
jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite
communication devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow
applicable laws in jurisdictions where the device is intended to be
used.
About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin
International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN).
Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries
are located in the United States,
Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, GPSMAP, Cortex,
smartAIS, inReach, ActiveCaptain, Navionics and JL Audio are
registered trademarks and BlueNet, Reactor, GHC and Apollo are
trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other
brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks
are the properties of their respective owners. All rights
reserved.
Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
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includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its
business. Such statements are based on management's current
expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances
discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could
differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and
uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the
risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 30, 2023, filed by
Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file
number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at
www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No
forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and
Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
MEDIA CONTACT:
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913-397-8200
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