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Garmin named 2023 Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association

by Garmin 4 Oct 2023 03:25 PDT
Garmin named 2023 Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association © Garmin

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognised marine electronics manufacturer, has been named Manufacturer of the Year in the large manufacturer category for the ninth consecutive year by members of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA®) at its annual conference and awards banquet held Sept. 21 in Orlando, Fla. The coveted Manufacturer of the Year title is awarded to the most recognised company in the marine electronics industry for excellence in product service and support in the field.

Garmin was also awarded five Product of Excellence awards in the multi-function display (MFD), autopilot, multimedia entertainment, automatic identification system (AIS) and safety categories. These awards are voted on by NMEA dealers who specialise in installing marine electronics, qualified NMEA technicians and other marine electronics manufacturers.

"These awards demonstrate Garmin's strength as a team, as they exemplify not only the high quality of our products but also our commitment to providing customers and dealers with exceptional service and support throughout our entire organisation. We are extremely honoured to again be named the NMEA Manufacturer of the Year and very proud to be a part of this organization in its mission to enhance the technology and safety of electronics in the marine industry." - Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

This year's NMEA Product of Excellence honours for Garmin include:

  • MFD – GPSMAP® 8416xsv
    This 16-inch chartplotter boasts a full HD in-plane switching (IPS) display with multi-touch control and is compatible with Garmin Navionics+™ mapping with access to daily updates, Auto Guidance+ technology1 and more. The GPSMAP 8416xsv offers anglers exceptional sonar detail with built-in support for a wide range of CHIRP traditional and scanning sonars, Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar, and the entire Panoptix™ all-seeing sonar line, including LiveScope™ live scanning sonar. This is Garmin's ninth consecutive honour in this category.
  • Autopilot – Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot with SmartPump v2
    The Reactor was Garmin's first recreational autopilot system to utilise 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. For 11 years running, Garmin has been awarded the top spot 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 this category to eight 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 second consecutive win for Garmin in the AIS category.
  • Safety – GPSMAP 86i
    Garmin's flagship marine handheld, the GPSMAP 86i is compatible with BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and comes with inReach® satellite communication2 capabilities, including two-way messaging and location tracking. Plus, wireless connectivity with compatible chartplotters and instruments makes it a virtual extension and backup of an onboard marine system.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionised 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 the Garmin Newsroom, ">email our media team, connect with @garminUK on social, or follow our blog.

1 Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.

2 Satellite subscription required.

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