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While perhaps most famous for its GPS units, Garmin routinely leads the pack when it comes to global positioning software and location-based products. The company makes products for fitness, aviation, marine, and automotive purposes, among others. It also hosts a teacher's program and a robotics program to pique the interest of young engineers and programmers.
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Navigation, Communication, and Information Devices • Running and Multi-sport Watches • Cycling Products • Activity Tracking and Smartwatch Devices • Fitness and Cycling Accessories
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About the Company
Garmin was founded by Dr. Min Kao and Gary Burrell in October 1989. The founders had one goal: to integrate the latest Global Positioning System technology into navigation devices across new markets. Dr. Kao led the way in innovating the designs that were critical to the creation of the original Garmin products. The company went public in 2000 and today has over 16,000 employees operating out of 82 international offices.
Garmin offers a huge variety of products, ranging from popular fitness watches to cutting-edge aviation navigation products and software. There are products for automotive, aviation, fitness, outdoor, marine, and health needs, all designed with the latest GPS technology and other features that put Garmin products ahead of the game. Some of Garmin’s most successful consumer products are its health and fitness ...
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