Garmin Ltd. has acquired Lumishore, a privately held company that designs and manufactures high-performance above and underwater LED lighting systems for boats.
Lumishore is headquartered in Swansea, Wales, UK with a distribution centre in Sarasota, Florida, USA. A vertically integrated company with in-house R&D and production, its associates will become part of the global Garmin workforce.
Jarrod Seymour, Garmin Vice President, Marine Segment Leader said, “Lumishore brings an exciting new product category that complements Garmin’s existing marine portfolio and furthers our ability to provide seamless vessel integration.
“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.”
A trusted name in boat-wide LED systems with over 15 years of experience, Lumishore offers premium LED lighting systems used on a variety of vessels from runabouts to superyachts.
Eifrion Evans, Lumishore Founder and CEO, said, “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.”
Financial terms of the acquisition will not be disclosed.
