Bayliner and Garmin® Team Up
Reproduced Bayliner press release
Bayliner Boats and Garmin International are pleased to announce that, beginning with the upcoming 2011 model year, all Bayliner navigation packages will feature intuitive, state-of-the-art electronics exclusively from Garmin International. Bayliner, a world leader in affordably-priced runabouts and cruisers, formed this agreement with Garmin, a global leader in marine-friendly satellite navigation and communication, to continue its enhancements in the ease and usability of its boats.
“In comparing product features, pricing and overall value, we believe Garmin is clearly the best choice and is a recognized leader in GPS mapping and VHF technology,” said Betsy Lazzara, Bayliner’s Vice President and Brand Manager. “In addition to being a great value, Garmin’s GPS and VHF radio combinations feature the latest interfacing technology available and will provide our customers with great quality and state of the art design.”
“Garmin is excited to work with Bayliner, a leading manufacturer of recreational boats that meet the needs of many on the water,” said Al Sundoro, Garmin’s Director of Marine OEM Sales and Marketing. “We’re confident that our range of innovative products, worldwide network, and advanced technology will meet and exceed the needs of the Bayliner customer who demands value and performance”
Bayliner manufactures runabout and cruiser models ranging from 16 to 33 feet. The optional navigation packages vary by model based on boat size and specific use. Bayliner already is installing Garmin electronics on its cruiser models with complete integration throughout the product offering by September when the 2011 model year begins.
“Our primary goal is to make boating fun and attainable to everyone,” said Lazzara. “To that end, Garmin electronics feature intuitive designs and clear menus making navigating and communicating easier.”
About Bayliner
Bayliner strives to make boating attainable and fun for everyone. For more than 50 years, Bayliner has entertained families and friends on the water with attractively-priced runabouts, cuddy cabins, deckboats and cabin boats ranging from 16-33 feet. Its comprehensive product offering and quality craftsmanship ensure Bayliner owners get maximum value with minimum investment for a lifetime of boating enjoyment. For more information, visit www.bayliner.com. Bayliner is a branof Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC).
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information visit Garmin's media centre at http://garmin.blogs.com/ukpr. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Notice on forward-looking statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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