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| 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
Safety awards Environmental awards Recognition_for_innovation |
| gptkbp:certifications |
gptkb:ISO_14001
gptkb:ISO_9001 SAE_International_standards |
| gptkbp:communityInvolvement |
Educational programs
Support for local charities Workforce development initiatives Sponsorship of community events |
| 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:globalPresence |
Distributors in multiple countries
International trade shows participation Products sold worldwide Exporting to various markets |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Chester,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:history |
Founded in 1952
Started as a manufacturer of automotive lighting. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Whelen Enterprises
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| gptkbp:industry |
Manufacturing
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| gptkbp:innovation |
Advanced siren technology
LED technology in lighting Traffic control solutions |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Whelen_Engineering_Company,_Inc.
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
Fire departments
Various law enforcement agencies Military organizations Ambulance services Emergency response organizations |
| gptkbp:products |
Sirens
Emergency warning lights Traffic management equipment |
| gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment |
Collaboration with universities
Invests in R&D Focus on safety technology Product testing facilities |
| gptkbp:revenue |
Estimated $200 million annually
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| gptkbp:services |
Construction industry
Military Transportation industry Public safety agencies |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:Whelen_Engineering_Company,_Inc.
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| gptkbp:website |
www.whelen.com
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