Carlisle & Finch
| Company type | Corporation |
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| Industry | Electrical equipment |
| Founded | 1893 or 1894 |
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| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
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| Website | carlislefinch.com |
Carlisle & Finch is a manufacturer of nautical equipment founded in 1894 in Cincinnati, Ohio where, as of 2024, it still has its headquarters. The company's main products through its entire history have been searchlights, mostly for marine applications. It was also known for navigation beacons used by airports and lighthouses.
In addition, it was known as the first company in the US to produce electric toy trains in the early years of the company. Other early products included electric generators (powered either by water pressure or by gasoline engine), and various electric-powered appliances.