Garmin
Multinational technology company
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| May 15 2025 | Garmin announced two new models: the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970, representing their latest innovations in GPS running watch technology. |
| 2024 | Selected by Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI) as their exclusive marine electronics and audio supplier from model year 2025 through 2029. |
| February 20 2024 | Garmin launched the Forerunner 165, adding another model to their diverse Forerunner lineup. |
| 2023 | Garmin announced a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio. |
| 2023 | Announced that Garmin fenix 7 watches would be used by crew members during the Polaris Dawn space mission to monitor health stats and vitals. |
| 2023 | Initiated a two-year study with the U.S. Space Force, providing over 6000 Garmin Forerunner 55 and Instinct 2 Solar watches to Guardians to assess fitness tracking capabilities. |
| 2023 | Introduced an FDA-cleared ECG app allowing users to record heart rhythm and check for atrial fibrillation. |
| October 2023 | Garmin co-founders Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao were named to the U.S. National Aviation Hall of Fame class of 2024. |
| March 1 2023 | Garmin introduced the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965, further expanding their high-end GPS watch offerings. |
| 2022 | Garmin acquired Vesper Marine, a provider of AIS, VHF, and vessel monitoring solutions. |
| 2022 | Released the Index BPM, their first FDA-cleared smart blood pressure monitor capable of tracking up to 16 different users. |
| 2022 | Garmin achieved the largest market share of premium smartwatches over $500, and ranked fifth in overall smartwatch sales and third by revenue. |
| June 1 2022 | Garmin released the Forerunner 255, Forerunner 255 Music, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 955 Solar, continuing to innovate in GPS sports watch technology. |
| April 30 2022 | Released the Forerunner 955 with a touch screen, including a Solar model with a solar charging ring to extend battery life. |
| 2021 | Garmin acquired multiple companies: AeroData (aircraft performance software), Fltplan.com (flight-planning services), and GEOS Worldwide (emergency monitoring and response service). |
| December 7 2021 | Transferred stock listing from NASDAQ to the New York Stock Exchange. |
| June 2021 | Garmin G3000 avionics system was awarded the prestigious Collier Trophy for the greatest achievement in aeronautics in America for the year 2020, recognizing its significant contribution to aviation technology. |
| June 2021 | Garmin Autoland won the 2020 Collier Trophy for its innovative emergency autoland technology. |
| June 2 2021 | Introduction of the Forerunner 55, further expanding the range of running watches for different user needs. |
| June 2 2021 | Garmin launched the Forerunner 55 and Forerunner 945 LTE, introducing new connectivity and training features. |
| 2020 | Garmin acquired Firstbeat Analytics from Firstbeat Technologies, gaining physiological-measurement algorithms for health and wellness devices. |
| 2020 | Garmin Autoland won the Robert J. Collier Trophy for outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace. |
| July 27 2020 | Some Garmin online services began to function again, though data synchronization with connected applications was expected to be delayed for a week or longer. The company instituted a 'multi-day maintenance window' to address the cyber attack's impacts. |
| July 23 2020 | Garmin experienced a major ransomware attack that encrypted its internal network and production systems, forcing the company to shut down call centres, website, and online services including Garmin Connect and flyGargin. Hackers reportedly demanded a $10 million ransom. |
| May 18 2020 | Introduction of 'Autonomí', Garmin's suite of automated safety-enhancing tools, which includes the Emergency Autoland system for aircraft. |
| 2019 | Gary Burrell passed away while serving as chairman emeritus. |
| 2019 | Garmin acquired Tacx, a Dutch company designing indoor bike trainers, tools, accessories, and training software. |
| 2019 | Announced multiple new technologies across segments: Garmin Overlander (all-terrain GPS), Force (freshwater trolling motor), and Garmin Autoland (emergency autonomous landing system for aircraft). |
| October 30 2019 | Garmin announced the first general aviation aircraft (Piper M600 and Cirrus Vision Jet) certified with its emergency autoland system 'Autonomí'. |
| August 2019 | Garmin released the Fenix 6, a rugged, multisport range that includes a solar charging model. |
| April 30 2019 | Garmin simultaneously released three models: Forerunner 45, Forerunner 45S, Forerunner 245, Forerunner 245 Music, and Forerunner 945, demonstrating their commitment to diverse athlete needs. |
| April 30 2019 | Launched Forerunner 45/45S (entry-level running watch), 245/245 Music (mid-range running watch), and 945 (triathlon-focused watch with advanced features). |
| 2018 | Garmin added support for maps, Bluetooth music playback, NFC contactless payment (Garmin Pay), and pulse-oximetry to its wristwear. |
| 2018 | Garmin improved its Panoptix technology by combining it with Livescope, creating a new sonar technology that provides both scanning and real-time live sonar. |
| October 11 2018 | Launch of the Forerunner 745, continuing the evolution of Garmin's triathlon and running watch lineup. |
| May 2018 | Partnered with the University of Kansas Medical Center to research sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation. |
| April 2018 | Launched Connect IQ 3.0 with new apps including MySwim Pro, Yelp, Trailforks, and iHeartRadio. |
| January 8 2018 | Garmin launched the Forerunner 645 and Forerunner 645 Music, adding music playback capabilities to their GPS watch lineup. |
| 2017 | Garmin acquired Navionics, a privately held manufacturer of nautical charts and mobile applications. |
| 2017 | Released first devices with inReach technology: inReach SE+ and Explorer+. Also launched first dive computer with surface GPS, the Descent Mk1, using the fenix 5X platform. |
| November 2017 | Garmin reached its one millionth delivery of navigators. |
| September 23 2017 | Launch of the Forerunner 30/35 model, expanding Garmin's entry-level running watch options. |
| April 2017 | Announced the Forerunner 935, a running and triathlon watch with 24/7 wrist-based heart rate monitoring and advanced training features. |
| March 29 2017 | Introduction of the Forerunner 645, adding new features to the Forerunner series. |
| 2016 | Acquired DeLorme, gaining their inReach satellite communication technology with interactive SOS messaging. |
| May 11 2016 | Garmin introduced the Forerunner 735XT, a lightweight multisport GPS watch for athletes. |
| 2015 | Garmin acquired South Africa's iKubu Ltd. for its Backtracker on-bicycle low power radar system. |
| 2015 | Launched Panoptix, the first real-time live sonar product for anglers. |
| October 21 2015 | Garmin released multiple models including the Forerunner 230, Forerunner 235, and Forerunner 630, showcasing continued innovation in GPS running watches. |
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