Company Snapshot: Acme United Corp (ACU)

After already having achieved an outstanding first quarter, Acme United (ACU – $21.69) set a new all-time sales and earnings record in its second quarter, ended June 30, 2016. Sales for the three months ended June 30, 2016, reached $41.0 million, up 21% compared with sales of $34.0 million in the second quarter of 2015. Net income in the second […]

A few days ago, we visited the European team of Acme United (ACU – $18.25) at the European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition (EFTTEX). We got a good impression of the Company’s Cuda and DMT tools, and how well they are being received in the European marketplace. The 35th edition of EFTTEX was held in the RAI Exhibition center in Amsterdam, […]

For today’s interview, we’re excited to sit down with Mr. Walter C. Johnsen, the Chairman and CEO of Acme United Corp (ACU – $17.29). 2015 was the seventh consecutive year of record performance for Acme United, and that trend has continued in the first quarter of 2016. So we’re very curious to find out how that growth was achieved and […]

2015 was the seventh consecutive year of record performance for Acme United Corp (ACU – $17.29), and that trend has continued in the first quarter of 2016. During the three months period, ended March 31, 2016, Acme posted an 11% increase in revenues and even a 30% rise in net income. Both sales and earnings set a new first quarter […]

Acme United (ACU – $17.50), the worldwide supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments and first-aid products for school, home, office, industrial and hardware use, began the year very strong, posting an 11% increase in revenues and even a 30% rise in net income. Both revenues and earnings set a new first quarter record. Westcott scissors and iPoint pencil sharpener sales […]

For 2016 Acme United’s (ACU – $16.75) goals are to grow it revenues to approximately $120 million and its net income to $5.6 million. An increase of 9% and 17% respectively compared with 2015. Growth is expected to come from all brands, which are expanding their distribution and launching new products. Westcott, for example, will start to see the full […]

Last week, the European division of Acme United (ACU – 16.15) hosted booths at two major European trade shows. These were the initial events that Acme attended after its acquisition of Diamond Machining Technology (DMT) last month. The team learned that the diamond sharpening tools brand has plenty of growth opportunities, both in the number of market segments where the […]

Acme United (ACU – $14.92), the worldwide supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments and first-aid products for school, home, office, industrial and hardware use, achieved record sales and earnings in 2015. And for 2016 the Company’s goals are to grow it revenues to approximately $120 million and its net income to $5.6 million. An increase of 9% and 17% respectively […]

Acme United (ACU – $13.75) has acquired Diamond Machining Technology (DMT), a Marlborough, MA based leader in sharpening tools for knives, scissors, chisels, and other cutting tools. DMT manufactures a full line of diamond sharpening tools for people and industries dependent upon high performance edges. Incorporating diamond’s ability to abrade hard metals, DMT offers sharpening solutions for virtually every user, […]

The annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, held last week in Las Vegas, was a big success for Acme United’s (ACU – $13.85) Camillus, Western, and Cuda brands. Hundreds of people stopped by at the new two story booth to see all the products for 2016, speak with the famous Pro Staffers, including the ever popular Les Stroud, […]