? VION_CAT_ANG_2005 12/11/04 19:17 Page 3 VION, a fabulous adventure through the centuries
The VION R & D department is specialized in
marine radio transmissionprotocol and the integration andminiaturization of meteorologicalmeasuring equipment.
A range of exclusively designedinstruments of which every detail
has been created and stylized by
the VION Design department.
electronics
Founded in 1830, VION has always manufactured navi-gation equipment, in particular compasses and marineinstruments.On the strength of their renowned quality, VION instru-ments were very soon present on every ocean,particulary on the great cargo ships of theXIXth and beginning of the XXth centuries.VION accompanied the pioneers from theheroic years and then the modern long-distanceflights such as Paris-Saigon or the 1930 Atlanticcrossing.
Since 1945, many military programmes have also beenequipped by VION.A success and longevity that originates from the respectof fundamental values that are shared by our teams:
The VION A4000 electronic barometer has been tested and chosen by many navigators,including Yvan Bourgnon during the 2001 Jacques Vabre Transat. reliability… our products are designed to last, theymust accompany you a long time, a very long time,everywhere and in all conditions.
Yvan Bourgnon innovation… the equipment that we develop isdesigned to make
navigation safer, quicker or easier foryou.
“Super plaisance” boat compass by VION - 1975 your exclusiveguarantees
FREE, EXTENDED GUARANTEE By becoming the owner of a VION product, youhave made a long-term choice since we offer youthe possibility of taking advantage of our exclusive
extended guarantee system. After validation on
our web site –www.vion-marine.com- , or by post,this system enables you to increase the one-year
legal guarantee to: VION is a benefactor of the “Société
Nationale de Sauvetage
en Mer” (French life saving
society)
design
1 + 1=2years for all electronic products1 + 2=3years for barometers and matching instruments1 + 4=5years for the hand bearing compass