Press release: September 2024
Providence, Rhode Island – Actisense, renowned specialists in marine electronics, have been honored as the Manufacturer of the Year at the 2024 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo. This prestigious event, held at the OMNI Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, concluded with the NMEA Product of Excellence Awards on Thursday, September 19th.
This marks the third consecutive year that Actisense has received this esteemed award, following their wins in Anaheim, California, in October 2022, and Orlando, Florida, in 2023. With over 27 years of expertise in engineering and manufacturing NMEA connectivity and data management solutions, Actisense continues to lead the industry. Their latest innovations include the WGX-1 NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway and the PRO-NDC-1E2K type-approved multiplexer for NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and high-speed Ethernet.
Phil Whitehurst, CEO of Actisense, expressed his gratitude: “Being recognized by our peers in the NMEA membership is incredibly meaningful to us. It validates the dedication and hard work of our entire team in providing reliable and innovative solutions. This award also highlights the exceptional support our products receive in the field, thanks to our network of skilled partners worldwide. Winning this award for the third year in a row is truly remarkable!”
Andy Campbell, Chief Engineer at Actisense, accepted the award and shared his thoughts on the conference: “This event is fantastic for bringing the sector together to learn, celebrate each other’s latest innovations, and reconnect. The expo is just one aspect – there’s so much to gain from the insights of some of the brightest minds in marine electronics globally.”
The NMEA Conference and Expo comprises technical seminars, manufacturer training sessions as well as a large exhibition by leading marine electronics manufacturers, along with networking opportunities and the awards dinner. Andy Campbell also presented a seminar on NMEA connectivity, Actisense’s latest innovations, and using the company’s SDK and rest API to integrate solutions.
For more information about Actisense, visit www.actisense.com. To Learn more about the NMEA Conference and Expo, visit expo.nmea.org.
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