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ACME whistles played an essential role in history. Police used whistles to call for backup from other officers before radios were invented. The military used whistles to communicate orders to soldiers in battle. Whistles could be heard over the noise of the battle, and the enemy couldn’t easily interpret the meaning of each call if they were to listen to the orders.

Since radio and other communication technologies are now much more common, service and police whistles are used less often in the field. Service and police whistles do, however, make great gifts for history, military or police enthusiasts, and they also have several practical modern-day applications. These applications include dog training, within scout groups, on the playground and during sporting events. Equally, many people choose to display police or military whistles as part of a memorabilia collection.

Police whistles

Whistles were vital for police officers in the late 1800s and throughout the 1900s until radios took over

As the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality whistles, ACME knows that modern customers place a high importance on choosing the best products. This is true whether a product is being sold directly to consumers or to a partner interested in stocking a particular product. All of our whistles are proudly made in the UK using traditional methods by skilled craftspeople, so when you partner with ACME to become a stockist of our iconic products you know your customers will be receiving the very best.

Whether you provide musical instruments, dog training products, sports equipment or something else entirely, we have a whistle for every application. Furthermore, our wholesale rates are sure to impress, and you will benefit from our quality guarantee in terms of our products and our customer care and support. If you are interested in learning more about our extensive range of whistles and becoming a stockist of the original and best whistle in the world, then read on!

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Adding your brand to a whistle is a great way to make noise and promote your business. Any company or organisation of any size that wants to improve their brand recognition should consider giving away or selling branded promotional whistles. Whistles are intimate, exciting, useful, fun. They can also be stored in a pocket or connected to keyrings or hung around a person's neck with a lanyard; and this easy portability helps promote your brand for longer and to a broader audience.

You can improve your brand awareness and generate more customers either by giving away or selling branded whistles. Let’s take a look at some example scenarios where whistles we've provided have been the perfect promotional item.

Dog training companies

Dog training companies often use whistles to spread awareness of their brand. The branded dog whistle is a reminder of the brand and training company that will be used again and again. They can be given away as part of an introductory lesson or open event, or sold

Working dogs can make excellent pets, but they have slightly different and more demanding needs compared to dogs bred for companionship. Working dog breeds thrive when they have a job to do; all dogs were specifically bred to do a particular job at one point or another. Labradors were bred for retrieving fish, Jack Russels were bred for hunting rodents, and Cocker Spaniels were bred to flush out prey and retrieve it during a hunt.

Several of these breeds of dogs now live happily as pets since they no longer need to perform their duties. The working traits of many dogs have been diluted through breeding, and they are no longer considered working dogs. However, If you have chosen to adopt or buy a specific working dog from a breeder, they will come from a long line of working dogs, specifically bred for traits that allow them to do their job well. In this article, we take you through a few helpful tips you can use to train your working dog breed.

Working dogs need enrichment

Working dog breeds

If you are a train enthusiast then you will know better than anyone that trains, especially traditional locomotives, are known for their distinct sounds. Not only is there the delightfully rhythmic motion of the driving wheels, there are also the unique and unmistakable whistle sounds that are associated with steam powered engines. Even modern trains that are not steam powered will have something of the hypnotic ‘clickety-clack’ and rumbling sound.

In the old steam locomotive systems, whistles were used to signal to others the specific whereabouts of the train, as well as to communicate with drivers and technicians on board who may not be within earshot of one another. Train whistles are, therefore, not exactly vital on modern trains, but it is a familiar and instantly recognisable sound that we associate with locomotion to this day.

Part of our iconic range of whistles is locomotive-focused, and these very special whistles are highly popular with train enthusiasts, as well as for orchestral

Welcoming a new puppy or rescue dog into your home is an exciting - and often quite hectic - time for all the family. There’s the inevitable naming debate to contend with as well as critical decisions to make; including whether they will be allowed on the couch, whether to crate train, and tha daily schedule for feeding and walks. There’s also quite a bit of stuff you’ll need to buy in advance to prepare their new home for them before they arrive.

Beyond this, you’ll need to make sure everyone in the family understands the ground rules because this will make training so much easier. Puppies need consistency to learn how to behave correctly, and if one of you is going against the rules and feeding the pup scraps from the table or letting them on the couch when no one else is looking, then your hard work can quickly be undone.

Here at ACME, we’re proud to play an important role in helping our furry friends to find happy forever homes. Our dog training whistles and clickers are renowned for

Football for many of us is more than just a sport, it’s a way of living. Whether you support your local team or travel miles for every match, you are guaranteed to feel at home within your club's stadium. In fact, many supporters form strong rivalries with opposing teams whilst firmly standing by their chosen team. Yet there is one team every football fan will support each time they play, sticking with them through the ups and downs (and there's been a lot!).

The England squad gets the whole nation singing, whether it's down the pub, in our own homes, or at the stadium. Events such as The World Cup and The Euro’s brings the football community together and allows some of the best players in the game to shine. However, the football rivalry won’t stop because the players are on one team, as many of us take the opportunity to gloat about star players being from our club. But which places have dominated the England line-up throughout the years?

In order to find which places gifted us the most