MN100: ACR Electronics, Inc.
The Company:
ACR Electronics, Inc. a Drew Marine Company, designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products for the marine industries and various worldwide government agencies. Products include Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, Personal Locator Beacons, ARTEX Emergency Locator Transmitters, Search and Rescue Transponders, Strobe Lights, Life Jacket Lights, Boat Search Lights, and other associated safety accessories. The firm is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary in 2016.
The Case:
For 60 years, ACR Electronics, a Drew Marine Company, has designed and manufactured cutting edge rescue beacons and survival gear for commercial vessels, offshore workers, and boat builders. Drew Marine has acquired the Iridium tracking and communications equipment specialist in 2016. Adding new expertise and capabilities to the ACR team, the companies will continue to work together on new product initiatives in the Iridium tracking and communication sector. ACR safety gear remains the overwhelming choice of the US marine market, while ACR beacons have been activated to save thousands of people at sea.
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Tel: (954) 981-3333
Email: nichole.kalil@acrartex.com
Website: www.acrartex.com
CEO/President: Gerry Angeli
(As published in the August 2016 MN100 edition of Marine News)