What started out in 1989 with a handful of dedicated engineers and a great product idea has grown into the GPS leader — both in sales and critical acclaim. From the time Garmin's first GPS handhelds supported coalition forces in the first Gulf War of 1991, up to their current reputation as the foremost name in GPS innovation, Garmin has helped to take GPS to new heights by going well beyond the ordinary features and performance found in typical GPS receivers. Throughout this time innovation has been their watchword and their people continue to excel in the design of innovative solutions for all their customers.