Garmin to build new manufacturing facility in Europe

These modules will be manufactured in Garmin’s auto OEM-qualified production facilities in the United States and Europe. Garmin will establish a new manufacturing facility in Europe to support this project, according to a press release, “Being selected by BMW AG as the lead development partner and production supplier validates Garmin as a tier 1 supplier to the world’s most respected brands,” says Matt Munn, Garmin automotive OEM managing director. “We are honored by the confidence BMW AG has entrusted in Garmin, and look forward to leveraging our shared commitment to agile development methodologies to deliver world-class infotainment solutions for BMW Group vehicles.” The Garmin automotive OEM group leverages the company’s experience in user interface, hardware design and complex system integration from its automotive, avionics and marine segments to develop comprehensive, integrated infotainment and cockpit solutions. Garmin currently has dedicated automotive OEM offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia and will be expanding its automotive OEM footprint and global capacity to effectively serve BMW production requirements.