Garmin announced the recent acquisition of LED designer and manufacturer Lumishore. Headquartered in Swansea, United Kingdom, with a distribution center in Sarasota, Florida, Lumishore has over 15 years of experience designing and manufacturing high performance above and underwater LED lighting systems for boats.
“Lumishore brings an exciting new product category that complements Garmin’s existing marine portfolio and furthers our ability to provide seamless vessel integration,” explains Jarrod Seymour, Garmin vice president and Marine Segment leader. “As a technology leader in LED lighting, Lumishore will expand Garmin’s innovative solutions all around the vessel. Together, we look forward to delivering unmatched LED lighting technology to our customers around the world.”
Lumishore is a vertically integrated company with in-house R&D and production, and its associates will become part of the Garmin workforce under the acquisition.
“Since our founding, Lumishore has been passionate about creating innovative products that enhance the boating experience. Garmin shares our passion for serving the marine industry, making them an ideal company to carry Lumishore into the future. We look forward to a bright future working together as we continue to elevate the lighting experience for our customers,” adds Eifrion Evans, Lumishore founder and CEO.
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