About ACME Whistles
For over 150 years, ACME Whistles has set the standard for innovation, craftsmanship, and reliability. From our very first creations, the Metropolitan and the Thunderer, both world firsts that became the generic names for their kind, ACME has continued to lead with groundbreaking designs in every generation.
Still family led after five generations, our heritage is rooted in Birmingham, the City of 1001 Trades. ACME has always been more than a manufacturer, with community support and social responsibility woven into our history, from building working men’s clubs to supporting local schools and regeneration projects.
Our whistles have been trusted on battlefields in two world wars, on the front lines of law enforcement, in public transport, and on playgrounds around the globe. Each product represents a blend of durability, ingenuity, and purpose that has kept ACME at the forefront of whistle making.
True to our name, ACME stands for the very best, something built to last, designed to serve, and constantly refined to meet the needs of every generation.