Whelen Engineering Employee Directory
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingConnecticut, United States501-1000 Employees
Whelen Engineering is a family-owned manufacturer focused on emergency warning and lighting solutions for automotive, aviation, and mass notification applications. Based in Chester, Connecticut, with manufacturing facilities in Connecticut and New Hampshire, it designs and produces its products in the United States and conducts on-site testing to meet rigorous certifications. Founded in 1952 after George Whelen III created the first rotating aviation beacon, the company has grown into a global leader with a substantial design workforce. Its customer base comprises organizations that protect and serve, relying on reliable signaling to enhance safety and visibility in critical operations. Within the appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing landscape, Whelen is positioned as a leading supplier known for in-house design and ongoing innovation across automotive, aviation, and mass notification markets. In 2026, the company announced the Freedom V lightbar at FDIC International, marking a notable product development.