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Three Decades of Leadership, Innovation and Dedication: Gareth Hodson Celebrates 30 Years with ENL
From Marine Technician to Managing Director Electronic Navigation Limited (ENL), New Zealand's leading marine electronics company and the manufacturer of the globally recognised WASSP multibeam sonar range, is proud to celebrate a significant milestone as Managing Director Gareth Hodson marks 30 years of service with 15 years as Managing Director, a position he continues to hold. Gareth's connection with ENL and the marine industry stretches back even further than his official start date. At just 12 years old, he was involved in supporting the first Furuno Fishing Tournament on Waiheke Island, ferrying anglers ashore by tender during what would become...
Strengthening a Six-Decade Partnership: Furuno Leaders Visit New Zealand
A landmark visit from Japan deepens one of the marine electronics industry's longest-standing relationships. Electronic Navigation Ltd (ENL) was recently honoured to welcome two senior representatives from Furuno Japan to New Zealand for a week-long visit that underscored the strength of a partnership stretching back to 1960. Mr. Gen Tomoshige, Managing Director of Furuno IMD, and Mr. Tetsunosuke Ueda, Furuno IMD Section 2 Sales, made the journey from Japan to gain first-hand insight into the New Zealand market and the people who represent the Furuno brand at the frontline. A Week on the Water and on the Ground The visit...
Eight decades of innovation - Electronic Navigation Ltd celebrates eighty
New Zealand's leading marine electronics distributor and manufacturer, Electronic Navigation Ltd (ENL), will mark an extraordinary milestone in 2026 - its 80th year in business. What began in December 1945 as a small public company focused on designing and supplying radio direction finders (RDF) specifically for fishing vessels - a niche but highly practical application of marine electronics at the time - has evolved into a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of marine electronics. Today, ENL operates from offices in Auckland and Nelson, supported by more than 40 WASSP distributors worldwide - a testament to how far...
New CSH10 Omni Sonar — Compact Powerhouse for Sport Fishing
Furuno New Zealand was proud to announce the launch of the CSH10 Omni Sonar at the recent Hutchwilco Boat Show, the latest innovation in high-performance underwater scanning. Designed for serious sport fishing vessels.
Hutchwilco Boat Show 2025
What an incredible 4 days we had at the 2025 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show!
We were especially excited to showcase our latest Furuno innovations, including the TZtouchXL (TZTXL) range and the powerful CSH10 full circle omni sonar.
Sky NZ satellite upgrade
Sky New Zealand is undergoing a significant satellite migration as it transitions from the aging Optus D2 satellite to a new satellite system. This move is necessitated by the D2 satellite reaching the end of its commercial life earlier than anticipated, prompting Sky to expedite the migration process.
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