Garmin acquires UK marine lighting company Lumishore
Garmin has announced the acquisition of Lumishore, a UK-based company specialising in the design and manufacture of LED lighting systems for marine applications, including above-water and underwater systems.
“Lumishore brings an exciting new product category that complements Garmin’s existing marine portfolio and furthers our ability to provide seamless vessel integration,” says Jarrod Seymour, Garmin vice president, marine segment leader. “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.”
Lumishore is based in Swansea, UK, with a distribution centre in Sarasota, Florida. The company manages its research and development, as well as production, internally. Following the acquisition, Lumishore’s employees will become part of the global Garmin workforce. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. Lumishore recently expanded its Eclipse Lighting Collection, designed for boats up to 45ft, with onboard RGB options such as strip lights, neon flex, and courtesy lights, alongside a new white and RGB downlight.
Lumishore, which has been established for over 15 years, offers a range of LED lighting systems designed for various vessels, from smaller boats to superyachts. Their products include single, dual and full-colour change systems for both underwater and above-water use.
Earlier this year, Garmin announced the Garmin Spectra LED control module. The compact lighting controller makes it easy to control onboard LED lights from a compatible Garmin chartplotter or the ActiveCaptain app on a compatible smartphone.
“Since our founding, Lumishore has been passionate about creating innovative products that enhance the boating experience,” says Eifrion Evans, Lumishore founder and CEO. “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.”
Garmin designs products for a range of sectors, including aviation, automotive, fitness, marine and outdoor markets.
