For nine years running, Garmin earns top NMEA honors and adds five Product of Excellence Awards to its winning streak
OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 26, 2023 /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 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 recognized 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 specialize 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 organization. We are extremely honored 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 honors for Garmin include:
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.
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