SI-TEX Marine Electronics has a new name: Koden America.
Koden America, a subsidiary of Koden Electronics Co. in Tokyo, will offer the Koden brand products to the commercial marine market and the SI-TEX brand to the recreational marine market. Koden America's corporate headquarters will remain in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Steve Sato was appointed president of Koden America. He has more than 15 years' marine and corporate management experience.
Ted Bodtmann was appointed executive vice president. He has more than 35 years' experience in marine and corporate management.
Koden and SI-TEX market a complete line of marine electronics, including echo sounders, charting systems, radars, GPS/WAAS and GPS/Loran receivers, AIS receivers, autopilots, radios and more.