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8/31/16 6:00 am CDTFitnessOLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Forerunner 35, its newest GPS-enabled running watch with built-in Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate1 technology that allows runners to monitor their heart rate 24/7 without a chest strap. The easy-to-use Forerunner 35 tracks essential data like distance, pace and personal records, and thanks to its built-in GPS, runners can track how far, how fast and wheremore...
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8/31/16 6:00 am CDTAutomotiveOLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the VIRB Ultra 30, a waterproof1 action camera with the power to shoot stunning Ultra HD footage at 4K/30fps. Conveniently small and lightweight, the VIRB Ultra 30 is rugged and ready for adventure with purpose-built features for users to tailor and relive their action-packed VIRB footage. Thanks to its high precision sensors and GPS, the action camera automaticallymore...
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8/30/16 6:00 am CDTAviation
Early adopter installations are now underway
OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted supplemental type certification (STC) for the G5000 avionics suite in the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP aircraft. The G5000 modernizes the cockpit, increases aircraft utility, offers significant weight savings and provides operators with a solution to fulfill global next generation airspace initiatives.more... -
8/29/16 6:00 am CDTMarineOLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced its response to a modified order by the International Trade Commission (ITC) on August 18, 2016, in the long-running investigation brought by Navico Holdings AS against Garmin. The modified ITC order did not address Garmin’s new tilted DownVü™ scanning sonar transducer design – which Garmin strongly asserts does not infringe – that has been shipping since lastmore...
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8/26/16 8:03 am CDTCorporate
New facilities support long-term growth initiatives
OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that it was breaking ground on a $200 million dollar facility expansion at its Olathe, Kansas campus. The campus expansion is designed to position the technology company as a leading innovator well into the future. “This is a significant investment in our associates and our company’s future,” said Cliff Pemble, Garmin CEO. “Our vision is to be an enduringmore... -
8/25/16 6:00 am CDTFitnessOLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced fēnix Chronos, a premium version of its popular multisport watch, available in three luxurious styles. Made with premium jeweler’s grade materials, fēnix Chronos is the first Garmin watch to combine a durable and fashionable metal housing with the latest adventure, fitness training, activity tracking and smartwatch 1 technology. With three versions available:more...
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8/18/16 6:00 am CDTFitnessOLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced Face-It, a watch face app that lets Connect IQ compatible wearable users customize their watch face with any photo from their mobile device1. Users simply download the free app from either the App Store℠ or on Google Play™, then select an image from their photo library, choose their clock style and send it wirelessly to their device for a completelymore...
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8/2/16 6:00 am CDTOutdoorOLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced two new models of rugged two-way radio handhelds, the Rino 750 and Rino 755t. Boasting a built-in 5-watt FRS/GMRS radio for a communication range of up to 20 miles, these new devices have an updated 3-inch multi-touch display with improved optical clarity, wireless connectivity1 and Active Weather for up-to-date forecasts and animated radar. The new user interfacemore...
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7/27/16 6:00 am CDTCorporateSCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN – News) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 25, 2016. Highlights for the second quarter 2016 include: Total revenue of $812 million, growing 5% over the prior year, with fitness, outdoor, marine and aviation collectively growing 20% over the year ago quarter and contributing 70% of total revenue Gross margin expanded to 57.0% compared to 54.2% in the priormore...
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7/25/16 6:00 am CDTAviation
STC available immediately for installation in thousands of general aviation aircraft
OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced FAA approval of the G5 electronic flight instrument in type-certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. Installation approval is accomplished via supplemental type certificate (STC) with a comprehensive approved model list (AML) containing 562 aircraft models. The compact and cost-effective G5 delivers exceptional performance and reliability as a standalonemore...