ACR Electronics
ActiveOverview
ACR Electronics, Inc. manufactures search and rescue and communications equipment for aviation, military, outdoor recreation, and marine applications. The company produces emergency locator beacons, personal locator beacons, emergency locator transmitters, search and rescue transponders, strobe lights, and related safety products.123
History
ACR Electronics was founded in 1956 in the United States. It has supplied survival products to NASA, the U.S. Military, U.S. Coast Guard, and various industries since the late 1950s. Key products include emergency beacons used in marine, aviation, outdoor, and military markets, with historical use in events like the Apollo 13 mission.12
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons) | marine distress signaling | $800 - $2,000 |
| Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) | portable outdoor emergency beacons | $300 - $500 |
| ARTEX ELTs (Emergency Locator Transmitters) | aviation crash locators | $1,000 - $2,500 |
| AIS (Automatic Identification Systems) | marine vessel tracking | $500 - $1,500 |
| Man Overboard Systems | marine crew recovery devices | $400 - $1,200 |
| Searchlights | marine illumination tools | $200 - $800 |
Manufacturing
Products are designed and manufactured at the company's facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The facility holds AS9100D/ISO 9001:2008 certification and FAA Part 145 Repair Station status.13
Notable Products
- ResQLink PLB - Compact personal locator beacon for outdoor emergencies.
- GlobalFix V4 EPIRB - Marine emergency position indicating radio beacon with GPS.
- ARTEX ELT - Emergency locator transmitter for aviation use.
- AquaLink - Floatable personal locator beacon for water activities.
- ResQBeacon - EPIRB for marine search and rescue.
Reputation
ACR Electronics is recognized by government agencies and industries for reliable safety equipment in critical situations. Professionals in marine, aviation, and outdoor sectors value its certifications and long-term supply to military and NASA. It lacks BBB accreditation, which may reflect on business practices rather than product quality.134