Airchime Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Langley, BC
Company Overview
Airchime Manufacturing Co. Ltd. has been developing, manu- facturing, and marketing acoustic signaling products since
- Airchime is a world class supplier of sound signalling
products to the Ship/Boat Building Industry, the Railway/ Locomotive Industry and the Industria/Municipal Emergency Evacuation Industry.
Airchime was founded in 1929, at Vancouver, British Columbia, as a proprietorship with its principal emphasis being the manufacturer of steam whistles for locomotives, ships, and factories. In 1948 the founder of the company invented and patented the first air horns which faithfully duplicated the sound of traditional steam locomotives whistles. This was necessitated due to the advent of the diesel locomotive.
Airchime was incorporated in 1954. The company's head office is located at Langley, British Columbia, Canada. The company owns and operates out of a 12, 250 square foot facility constructed in 1996. Airchime products are also manufactured by licensees in the United States of America and Great Britain.
The Airchime facility includes one of the largest anechoic test facilities in the world and employs state-of-the-art acoustical test equipment and instrumentation. Airchime is one of only a few companies in the world capable of original research and development of acoustic signaling products.
Airchime manufactures over 150 different models of air, electric and steam operated horns and whistles. In addition the company has a complete line of accessory and control equipment available.
Innovative product development and technology can be seen in our Model KMJ/KM Series with such features as a self-draining design, low PSI requirements resulting in energy efficiency, and cast in a light weight marine grade aluminum that provides excellent corrosion resistance.
These KMJ whistles are suitable for the small work boat trade and commercial vessels under 75 metres/246 feet in length. Our model KMJ-SWC self-contained units are ideal for the new fast ferry designs, casino boats, work boats and small patrol craft where an air supply is not available or desired.
Our Models KM, ENC, and SCKM are designed and engineered for the use on vessels over 75 metres. The Model EP, electric piston horn, is also for vessels 75 metres and over.
All of our Quality whistles designed for marine application meet our exceed the performance standards required for IMO (72 COLREGS) Coast Guard Certification.
Airchime Sound Signals will add distinction to any boat or ship and at the same time to contribute to safety of life at sea.
Company Information
Physical Address
5487-267 St., Gloucester Industrial Estates
Langley, BC V4W 3S8
CA
Mailing Address
5487-267 St., Gloucester Industrial Estates
Langley, BC V4W 3S8
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Airchime Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Number of Employees: 8
Total Sales ($CDN): $100,000 - $200,000
CA
Contacts
Loi Truong
Title: Manager
Area of Responsibility: Domestic Sales & Marketing
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Products
- Horns, Air, Water Traffic Signal Systems
- Horns, Signal
- Railway Signal Systems, Nes
- Signal Systems Nes
- Signal Systems Nes, Parts Of
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
332999
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