Acme United Corporation (ACU)

Acme United Corporation is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative cutting, measuring and first aid products to the school, home, office, hardware and industrial markets. Its leading brands include Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus® PhysiciansCare ® and Pac-Kit ®. Acme United’s shares are listed on the NYSE AMEX Exchange under the symbol ACU.
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Strong Performance Across the Board for Acme United

Acme United (ACU – $10.82) released excellent numbers for its first quarter, ending March 31, 2012. Sales reached $16.9 million, up 17% compared with sales of $14.4 million in the first quarter of 2011. Net income more than doubled from $120,000, or $0.04 per share, in the first quarter of 2011 to $260,000, or $0.08 [...]

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Acme United CEO Walter Johnsen Discusses First Quarter and 2012 Growth Plans with Smallcaps.us

Mr. Walter Johnsen, the Chairman and CEO of Acme United Corporation (ACU – $10.51), shares his feelings about the first quarter, which ended March 31st, in this exclusive Smallcaps.us interview. Mr. Johnsen also gives his view on the Company’s revenue guidance for 2012 and he talks about the new products that will enter stores in [...]

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Acme United Increases Loan Agreement to Fund Growth

Acme United (ACU – $10.51) entered into a new loan agreement with HSBC Bank to replace the revolving loan it had with Wells Fargo Bank. The new five-year facility provides for borrowings up to $30 million (an increase of $10 million) at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.75% (a decrease of 25 basis points). [...]

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Camillus, Westcott and Pac-Kit Growth Prospects Trigger Acme United Price Target Increase

Acme United (ACU – $10.20) released solid growth numbers for the fourth quarter and full year 2011. The Company managed to increase its net sales with 16%, from $63.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to $73.3 million in 2011. This growth was also reflected in the bottom line. Net income for the year ended December [...]

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Acme United Reports Solid 2011 Numbers and Expects Sizeable Growth in 2012

Acme United (ACU – $10.06) released solid growth numbers for the fourth quarter and full year 2011. The Company managed to increase its net sales with 16%, from $63.1 million in fiscal year 2010 to $73.3 million in 2011. This growth was also reflected in the bottom line. Net income for the year ended December [...]

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Knife World Features Camillus and Les Stroud in 5-Page Article

Last month, Les Stroud supported the launch of his personalized Camillus knives by doing an autograph signing at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Knife World, one of the leading magazines for knife enthusiasts, took advantage of this opportunity to interview the star of the six-time Gemini-nominated hit TV series Survivorman. The result is a [...]

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SHOT Show Big Success for Camillus – Sales Increase Expected

The SHOT Show, held last week in Las Vegas, was a phenomenal success for Camillus Knives, one of the brands of Acme United (ACU – $10.03). Hundreds of visitors showed up at the Camillus booth to see the new knives and to get a glimpse of “Survivorman” Les Stroud, who supported the launch of his [...]

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Acme United Wins GOOD DESIGN Award for Trimair Paper Trimmers

Acme United (ACU – $9.55) received a GOOD DESIGN award from the Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design for its Westcott family of Trimair paper trimmers. The Trimair family has had strong customer response and will be available in several major retailers starting in early 2012. Thanks to the Trimair, Acme aims to, at [...]

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Acme United Signs Camillus Knife Deal with World Famous Survivorman, Les Stroud

Acme United (ACU – $9.54) signed an agreement to build and sell Camillus survival knives and tools, co-designed and promoted by outdoor adventurer Les Stroud, star of the six-time Gemini-nominated hit TV series Survivorman. Survivorman is broadcast on the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) in Canada, Science Channel in the US and Discovery Channel International. The [...]

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Why Acme United Remains a Safe Investment, Even at Uncertain Times

For the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, Acme United (ACU – $9.44) recorded sales of $19.0 million, compared to $16.1 million in the third quarter of 2010, an increase of 18%. Net income for the third quarter of 2011 was $682,000, or $.22 per diluted share, compared with $612,000, or $.19 per diluted share, [...]

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