Category: Acme United Corp (ACU)

Although Acme United’s (ACU – $27.59) sales and earnings were down in the second quarter, the Company expects to more than make up for it in the third and fourth quarter. It is convinced that it can grow sales by more than 20% in the second half of this year compared with the same period in 2016. Sales for the […]

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of Acme United Corporation (ACU – $28.60). In one and a half century, the Company has become the biggest scissor manufacturer in the world, and a major supplier of cutting devices, hunting and fishing tools, and first-aid products for school, home, office, industrial and hardware use. The roots of the Company […]

Acme United Corporation (ACU – $27.21) is a worldwide supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments and first-aid products for school, home, office, industrial and hardware use. Acme United is executing its growth plans in an excellent manner. First quarter sales grew by 10 percent and earnings even by 17 percent, thanks to both organic and external growth. The outlook for […]

Acme United (ACU – $28.00), the worldwide supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments and first-aid products for school, home, office, industrial and hardware use, started off the year very strong. During the first quarter, ended March 31, 2017, the Company achieved sales of $27.7 million, compared to $25.3 million in the first quarter of 2016, an increase of 10%. Net […]

We’re very pleased to have Mr. Walter Johnsen, the Chairman and CEO of Acme United Corporation (ACU – $27.94), with us today. The progress at the Company continues to be impressive with another record breaking year in 2016. In this interview, Mr. Johnsen explains his growth plans for Acme to make 2017 the ninth consecutive year of record performance. Mr. […]

Acme United Corporation (ACU – $24.60) is a worldwide supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments and first-aid products for school, home, office, industrial and hardware use. 2016 was another record year for Acme United. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $124.6 million, compared to $109.8 million in 2015, an increase of 13%. Net income for the […]

Acme United (ACU – $25.41), 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 fiscal year 2016. More sales growth is expected in 2017 and beyond. The Westcott school and office products brand saw strong growth in its scissors and pencil sharpener business. Thanks […]

Rick Constantine, the VP Marketing and General Manager at Acme United Corp (ACU – $25.97) said that the past Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show was the best to date for the Company’s Camillus, Western and DMT brands. He commented, “SHOT is always very productive for us, giving us time to meet with our existing clientele and a chance […]

Acme United Corporation (ACU – $24.59) acquired Spill Magic, Inc. for $7.2 million in cash. Spill Magic manufactures a wide variety of spill pickup products that help companies dramatically reduce slip and fall accidents with customers and employees. The Santa Ana, California based company manufactures cutting edge absorbents, with proprietary formulation, that can handle anything from liquid spills, hazardous material […]

Acme United (ACU – $24.59) has won the prestigious 2017 Teachers’ Choice Award for its Westcott heavy duty electric pencil sharpener. Learning magazine – the organizer of the Teachers’ Choice Award – selected the Westcott sharpener for exceptional quality and outstanding performance in an educational setting. For over 20 years, the Teachers’ Choice Awards have heralded the very best in […]