Garmin

Garmin is one of the best-known and most respected manufacturers in the field of GPS navigation and smart electronics. Garmin was founded in 1989 in Kansas, USA.
They originally focused on producing GPS systems for aviation and marine transport, where precision and reliability are absolutely essential. They then transferred this experience to other industries.

From the very beginning, Garmin has focused on developing its own technologies, rather than purchasing from external suppliers. This gives them full control over the quality and functionality of their products.

Garmin has expanded into many areas over the years and today has a very wide portfolio that includes:

• Car navigation: Here they are especially famous for their Garmin Drive and zūmo (for motorcycles) navigation systems, which are valued for their reliability and detailed maps.

• Sports and fitness: This is one of their most successful segments. They offer a wide range of smartwatches and sports testers (e.g. the Forerunner, Fenix and Venu series). This watch is equipped with GPS, heart rate sensors, step counting, and workout tracking.

• Outdoor: Garmin is also a leader in outdoor navigation. They produce rugged watches (the Instinct series), handheld GPS navigators (GPSMAP), and cameras that are popular with hikers, cyclists, and climbers.

• Aeronautical and Marine: They continue to stick to their roots and produce top-of-the-line aviation and marine navigation systems for professional use.

• Smartphones and Accessories: They have experimented with smartphones and cameras in the past, but their main focus remains wearable electronics and navigation.