Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Company
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
Acquired_by_Whelen_Engineering_Company,_Inc.
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| gptkbp:awards |
Various industry awards
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| gptkbp:certifications |
gptkb:ISO_9001
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| gptkbp:communityInvolvement |
Educational programs
Support for first responders Sponsorship of safety events |
| gptkbp:communitySupport |
Charitable contributions
Employee volunteer programs Local community support initiatives |
| gptkbp:customerBase |
Government agencies
Private sector companies International customers Public safety agencies |
| gptkbp:distribution |
Global distribution network
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| gptkbp:employees |
Over 1,000
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| gptkbp:founded |
1952
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| gptkbp:founder |
George_Whelen
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Chester,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:history |
Continues to innovate in public safety products
Expanded into emergency lighting and sirens Founded in 1952 by George Whelen Pioneered LED technology in emergency lighting Started as a manufacturer of automotive lighting |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Whelen Engineering
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| gptkbp:industry |
Manufacturing
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| gptkbp:innovation |
LED technology
Lightbar technology Siren technology |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:market |
Public safety
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| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Whelen_Engineering_Company,_Inc.
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
Various public safety organizations
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| gptkbp:patentCitation |
Multiple patents in lighting technology
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| gptkbp:products |
Sirens
Traffic control devices Emergency warning lights Lightbars |
| gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment |
Invests in R&D
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| gptkbp:sells |
Exhibits at public safety trade shows
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| gptkbp:services |
Law enforcement
Emergency services Fire departments Ambulance services |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:Whelen_Engineering_Canada
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| gptkbp:sustainability |
Focus on sustainable practices
Energy-efficient products Recycling initiatives |
| gptkbp:website |
www.whelen.com
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