B&G specializes in the design and manufacture of marine electronics specifically engineered for the sailing sector. Established in 1955, the company develops navigation and instrumentation systems used by both professional racing teams and recreational day sailors.
The company is a subsidiary of Navico, the world’s largest marine electronics group, which also owns the Lowrance and Simrad brands. Navico operates with approximately 1,500 employees globally and maintains a distribution network spanning more than 100 countries.
B&G utilizes professional offshore racing, including events such as the Ocean Race, as a testing ground for its technology. This heritage in high-performance competition informs the development of the company’s consumer products, focusing on reliability and precision in challenging maritime conditions.
