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Lowrance HDS – maximum advantage By Sandman PR, 8:41 AM Fri 13 Feb 2009
The groundbreaking Lowrance High-Definition System (HDS) will deliver significant advantages for boaters. The first multi-function system to bring together true high-definition sonar, charting and radar in a best-in-class display and interface, the flexible HDS series protects against obsolescence to ensure future expansion capability for next-generation Lowrance technologies. ...[more]

Northstar M-series – complete navigation By Sandman PR, 1:05 PM Tue 21 Oct 2008
Northstar’s M-series (M84 and M121) multi-function units excel as complete navigation packages for boats of all sizes. Northstar High Definition Digital radar combined with C-Map cartography (further to the 32MB embedded background chart as standard) also provides a comprehensive array of navigational aids, including chart overlay. ...[more]

Simrad NAIS-300 Class B AIS By Sandman PR, 11:52 AM Tue 14 Oct 2008
The new Simrad NAIS-300 Class B AIS (Automatic Identification System) black box transponder has been engineered to provide advanced AIS functionality to a new generation of Simrad multifunction displays. ...[more]

Northstar's New 310 Instrument Series By Sandman PR, 8:46 AM Wed 16 Jul 2008
The new Northstar 310 Instrument Series combines advanced digital marine technology with simple installation to make fitting out a boat easier than ever. ...[more]

Simrad expands Award-winning autopilot range By Sandman PR, , 2:40 PM Thu 10 Jul 2008
The award-winning range of Simrad autopilots is set to expand with the introduction of two new models, the AP24 and AP28. ...[more]

Navico moves ahead in 2008 By Jeni Bone, 1:35 PM Sun 25 May 2008
On the Gold Coast for Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, President and CEO of Navico, Jens-Thomas Pietralla speaks about trends, the future of Navico brands and growth in Asia-Pacific, particularly Australia - its second largest market after the US. ...[more]

Navico joins forces with Oceantalk By Media Services, Australia , 7:53 AM Thu 2 Aug 2007
Today at the Sydney International Boat Show it was announced that Navico Australia has appointed the industry stalwart Oceantalk as the sub-distributor of premium electronics brands Northstar and Simrad. It marks the start of a powerful new alliance in the Australian marine industry and one which is likely to have a significant long term effect on both technical and sales support for the Northstar and Simrad brands. ...[more]

Scope out Simrad - Melbourne Club Marine Boat Show By Samantha Bennett, 9:48 PM Thu 21 Jun 2007
The massive Simrad product range will be displayed as if it’s installed on a real vessel, with flush-mounted autopilot and wind instrument panels, right through to various radar units fitted to a replica bridge tower – all functioning in simulation mode for show patrons to discover their internationally-renowned power and precision. ...[more]

See and be Seen with the Simrad AI50 By Saltwater PR, UK , 7:02 PM Sun 18 Mar 2007
The impending introduction of Class B AIS (Automatic Identification System) is set to represent the single most significant development in navigation safety in recent years. As the first full colour, compact Class B AIS designed specifically for the leisure marine market, the new Simrad AI50 delivers the safety benefits of professional AIS into the domain of the everyday boater ...[more]

Simrad IS15 wind instrument system By Sandman Communications, 5:00 AM Thu 8 Mar 2007
Simrad’s plug-and-play IS15 wind instrument system has been specifically designed for mid-range to high-end sail and power boats. With a selection of six different instrument heads, IS15 presents useful information via multi-function digital and dedicated analogue instruments, dependant upon the requirements of each boat. ...[more]

Lowrance on everyone’s radar By Sandman Communications, 4:14 PM Tue 20 Feb 2007
Lowrance’s powerful and affordable range of open array and radome module radar allows plug-and-play functionality with the company’s most popular units to deliver more in advanced performance, choice and reliability. ...[more]

Navico – no limits By Sandman Communications, 3:49 PM Tue 20 Feb 2007
Navico International Ltd. has agreed to purchase the marine electronics business of Brunswick New Technologies, a unit of Brunswick Corporation, subject to regulatory approvals. In the transaction, which is expected to close during March 2007, Navico will acquire MX Marine, Navman Marine and Northstar, adding three brands with complementary products to Navico’s already high-profile portfolio. ...[more]

Navman, Northstar and MX Marine with Navico By Brunswick Corporation, 9:21 PM Thu 15 Feb 2007
Brunswick Corporation today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Brunswick New Technologies' marine electronics operations to Navico International Ltd. The purchase will include the Northstar, MX Marine and Navman marine brands. ...[more]

Simrad and Maritimo looking forward By Sandman Communications, 8:20 PM Fri 9 Feb 2007
Simrad’s extensive range of high-end marine electronics – which includes autopilots, chartplotters, radar, sonar, gyrocompasses, GPS receivers, VHF radios and other equipment – will be available for custom fit-out during the construction of every Maritimo luxury cruiser. ...[more]

Simrad set to dominate Australian market By Ben Sandman, 4:36 PM Wed 10 Jan 2007
The Australian division of global marine electronics giant Navico has appointed Glenn Davidson as Simrad’s national business development manager. ...[more]

Navico forms UK distribution subsidiary By IBI Magazine, 1:56 PM Fri 5 Jan 2007
Navico UK, which is based in Romsey, Hampshire, will act as a vehicle to distribute B&G and Simrad electronics and will provide support to the company's independent distributor for Eagle and Lowrance. ...[more]

Simrad and Lowrance form Navico By Media Services, 7:55 PM Sat 2 Sep 2006
Two of the world's most important players in marine electronics, Simrad and Lowrance, have merged and established the company Navico. Navico develops, manufactures, markets and sells equipment branded Simrad, Lowrance, B&G and Eagle, which are distributed in more than 50 countries all over the world. Navico has approximately 2,500 employees and is set to reach a turnover of nearly NOK 2 billion in 2006. ...[more]

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