Garmin consumer electronics

Garmin is a leading global provider of navigation, communication, and information devices. Founded in 1989, the brand built its reputation on high-quality GPS technology for aviation, marine, and automotive industries before becoming a household name in the fitness and wearable tech market.

While Founded in the United States, Garmin maintains a massive manufacturing footprint in Taiwan, where the majority of its products are produced. The company operates under a Swiss legal structure for strategic business purposes, though its operational headquarters remain in Olathe, Kansas. As an independent publicly traded company on the NASDAQ, it remains a dominant force in the sports technology sector through 2026 and beyond.