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Innovation giant Garmin has entered an agreement to acquire JL Audio, a privately-held, premium audio parts and accessories designer and manufacturer headquartered in Miramar, Florida that has over four decades of experience.
“JL Audio’s extensive audio experience will create new opportunities to provide premium audio features across a broad range of our markets and products,” explains Cliff Pemble, Garmin president and CEO. “The JL Audio brand is known around the world for offering a premium audio experience which is made possible by their talented and dedicated associates. We look forward to welcoming the JL Audio team into the Garmin family.”
The acquisition is expected to be complete by the end of 2023, and all existing JL Audio products will continue to be supported.
“JL Audio shares Garmin’s vision to deliver unique technology solutions, supported by meaningful R&D and engineering. We are thrilled at the opportunity to integrate into Garmin’s product ecosystem,” adds Lucio Proni, JL Audio founder and CEO. “JL Audio will contribute audio knowledge and engineering expertise to create great audio products for many years to come.”
To learn more, visit garmin.com.
