Garmin acquires company with Manatee County distribution facility

Swiss technology giant Garmin has acquired privately held Lumishore, which is based in the United Kingdom and has a distribution facility in the Sarasota-Manatee area. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Lumishore makes LED systems for boats that function above the surface and underwater. Its lighting systems are created for vessels ranging from runabouts to superyachts, according to a statement.

“Garmin shares our passion for serving the marine industry, making them an ideal company to carry Lumishore into the future,” Lumishore founder and CEO Eifrion Evans says in a statement. “We look forward to a bright future working together as we continue to elevate the lighting experience for our customers.”