Garmin Wins Four Marine Honors at IBEX, Ranks No. 4 on EPIC List
Olathe, Kan. – October 12, 2026 -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) won three awards and placed No. 4 on the Soundings Trade Only Top 10 Most EPIC Companies list at the 2026 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), citing 15 product launches in the eligibility period.
Garmin Signal VHF 400 wins IBEX Innovation Award in OEM Electronics
The radio prevailed among 100 product entries. It combines VHF, DSC and a Class B SOTDMA AIS transponder on a color touchscreen in a compact unit designed to fit nearly any helm.
Judges also highlighted NMEA 2000 integration, support for 12V and 24V systems, and a separately powered fist mic with magnetic mounting, which eases installation across a wide range of boats. The National Marine Manufacturers Association manages the IBEX Innovation Awards, and Boating Writers International (BWI) judges them.