J Hudson & Co
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | Birmingham, England (1883) |
| Headquarters | Birmingham, England |
Key people | Joseph Hudson, Founder Simon Topman, managing director |
| Products | Whistles |
| Revenue | 5 million GBP (2005) |
Number of employees | ~50 |
| Website | www.acmewhistles.co.uk |
J Hudson & Co was founded in the 1870s in Birmingham by Joseph Hudson (1848–1930) and his brother James Hudson (1850–1889). The company became a manufacturer of whistles and continues as Acme Whistles. Acme is the world's largest and most famous producer of whistles. They are headquartered in the Jewellery Quarter district of Birmingham, England.