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ACR Electronics
ACR Electronics from GTC
ACR Electronics designs and manufactures world-leading distress beacons and survival equipment for aviation, marine, and outdoor users who depend on proven emergency technology when every second matters.
Emergency beacon technology
Global leaders in distress alerting and survival equipment
ACR Electronics develops reliable distress alerting devices including Personal Locator Beacons, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, and AIS man-overboard beacons used across marine, aviation, and outdoor environments. Their products are trusted worldwide because they are built for clear purpose, fast activation, and dependable performance in high-pressure situations.
Whether installed on a vessel, carried by a pilot, or packed as part of essential field kit, ACR equipment is designed to improve the speed and accuracy of emergency response by helping rescuers locate people and assets more effectively.
Why ACR Electronics
Trusted when reliability matters most
ACR products are chosen by professionals and serious users because they combine recognised safety standards, durable construction, and dependable alerting technology designed for real emergency use.
Built for genuine emergency scenarios
Designed for situations where dependable signalling, accurate location data, and rapid response can make a critical difference.
Recognised across marine, air, and land use
Used by mariners, aviators, rescue teams, and outdoor users who need equipment that is trusted across demanding environments.
Engineered for harsh conditions
Built to withstand exposure, movement, and challenging environments where emergency gear needs to work without hesitation.
Marine safety
EPIRBs for vessel distress alerting
ACR’s Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons are trusted by commercial operators and recreational boaters alike. In an emergency, they are designed to transmit a distress alert and location data to search and rescue authorities, helping initiate a faster and more accurate response.
For offshore passage making, working vessels, and safety-conscious leisure use, EPIRBs remain a key part of emergency preparedness. ACR devices are designed for harsh marine environments and built to support dependable alerting when other means of communication may no longer be available.
Personal locator beacons
PLBs for land, air, and remote operations
ACR Personal Locator Beacons provide global SOS capability for hikers, pilots, field teams, and remote workers who may operate beyond normal communications coverage. Once activated, the beacon is designed to alert rescue services through the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system and provide position data to support recovery efforts.
For users travelling in isolated environments, a PLB provides an added layer of reassurance that does not depend on cellular service. It is a practical safety tool for those who need a dedicated emergency beacon rather than a broader communication device.
Crew safety
AIS beacons for faster local response
ACR’s AIS man-overboard and crew safety beacons are designed to improve situational awareness and shorten response times during incidents on or near the water. Once activated, they broadcast position information to nearby vessels equipped with AIS receivers, helping those in the immediate area identify and respond to the incident quickly.
These devices are particularly relevant for mariners, offshore workers, and crews operating in environments where rapid local recovery is critical. They add another valuable layer to onboard safety planning alongside lifejackets, EPIRBs, and other emergency equipment.
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Browse our range of ACR PLBs, EPIRBs, AIS beacons, and related safety equipment, or speak to us about the right emergency solution for marine, aviation, and remote outdoor use.