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Here at ACME Whistles, we have a long and celebrated history when it comes to producing industrial whistles of all kinds, and to this day we are able to offer a versatile range of such whistles. These highly specialised pieces of equipment are produced in our UK-based factory, largely using traditional hand tooling methods and our original manufacturing equipment.

You might be surprised by just how widespread the use of whistles is in the industrial sector. Though they are a relatively simple piece of equipment, they are incredibly useful and versatile, and can be applied in many sectors, either as integral parts of machinery or commonly as features within robust health and safety features in the workplace.

What makes industrial safety whistles ideal for the workplace?

One of the things that makes whistles particularly suitable for industrial applications is the fact that they produce aeroacoustic sound, meaning that the only thing required to produce the whistling sound is air. This is

Aside from the school bell, the call of a whistle is one of the most iconic sounds from our school days and it remains so today. From school sports days, to signalling the end of break times and other practical applications, teachers and school support staff have long used whistles in the academic setting to communicate with their students, and indeed other teachers at times. In such settings, there is a need for equipment that won’t let you down, whether you are in a classroom actively teaching a lesson, on the sports field playing a sport, or in the school yard at lunch time.

Our range of beautifully crafted whistles have been long-time favourites with teachers and other school staff, and have earned a reputation for quality construction and a crisp sound that grabs attention. While the classic models feature a bright nickel plated finish, we truly have something for everyone including colourful, shatterproof plastic whistles, extra loud whistles, whistles with thumb grips, whistles that

Training your dog properly is an important part of owning and looking after a dog. By making sure your dog, whatever the breed, knows what is expected of them in terms of behaviour is the best way to ensure their and your safety, and the safety of other people and animals you may encounter in your day to day lives.

There are several basic commands that every dog should know, no matter their age or size, including sit, lie down, stay, come and wait. These basic commands are more about safety than anything else, and will help to ensure your dog is properly under your control at all times. Most people like to get these out of the way early on before teaching the more fun tricks such as give paw, roll over, and beg.

As a dog owner the chances are you use a whistle to facilitate their training, or have at least considered using one. They are a fantastically versatile tool that makes it easy to communicate with your dog clearly and over long distances, and the best part is that because dogs have

ACME Whistles, originally known under the name of founder Joseph Hudson, has been manufacturing whistles for more than 150 years and occupies a unique position in history. What started off small has grown to become a world-class company that is known for innovation and industry-leading ideas, and is going from strength to strength to this day.

We are proud of our manufacturing history and to have played an important role in some pivotal times for the UK, Europe and further afield. For example, our Metropolitan Police whistle is a true icon that had an impact on the development of modern policing, and the ACME Thunderer is widely used in many top level sports tournaments around the world.

These are just a few examples of the important yet often overlooked role that whistles have held over the course of recent history, forming part of the ACME Whistles story. One thing we are often asked about is the differences between our most popular whistles; more specifically, what the differences are

Whistles are a wonderfully diverse tool that have almost unlimited applications. From sporting events to dog training, and from safety and survival to hunting and countryside pursuits, there is a beautifully engineered whistle to suit whatever activity you are engaged in. ACME covers all bases with our impressive and diverse range and we have forged a reputation for being the most trusted and well-known whistle maker in the world.

Our heritage spans more than 150 years, and to this day our whistles are manufactured at our UK-based factory by skilled craftspeople. While we produce a collection of contemporary whistles that are built for a modern age, some of our classics have been in production since the 1800s and are an enduring symbol of our founder Joseph Hudon’s innovations.

More than just whistles

A whistle by itself is generally a small but important piece of equipment. Due to their size and portability it is easier than you might think to lose them; so we have produced a complete

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!

The ACME Thunderer

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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

There is no doubt that different whistle users have different styles of blowing their chosen whistles. The classic example, often quoted in whistle lore, is the world-famous rugby referee whistle.

It is designed to offer a range of sounds depending on how the breath pressure is varied. This enables the referee to “talk” with their whistle, which is thanks to the thoughtful and tried and tested design of our sports whistle models.

A gentle blow of the rugby referee whistle can be given to signal to the players, “enough of that, I’ve seen you, no more now!” Alternatively, a strong, furious blow can say ”that is a serious offence, do that again and you’ll be sent off.“

It can be so expressive that a blind man, listening to a game of rugby, could tell by the referee’s use of the whistle, exactly what the atmosphere of the match was, at bad tempered times and lighthearted ones.

So how do you blow your whistle?

The golden rule is you can only get out what