Category: Acme United Corp (ACU)

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, […]

Acme United (ACU – $14.31) has won GOOD Design awards for six different Cuda fishing tools. The Marine Shear, Flex Fillet Knife, Grip & Weigh, Snip, Small Dehooker, and Dual Plier all received the exclusive award. GOOD Design is an award from the Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design, and is one of the oldest and most important design […]

Acme United (ACU – $16.99), an innovative supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments, and first aid products, increased its quarterly cash dividend from 9 to 10 cents. This is Acme United’s ninth dividend increase since 2004. The 11% dividend increase was justified as the Company is headed for another sales and earnings record in 2015. It’s generating lots of cash […]

In the third quarter, Acme United (ACU – $17.05) achieved record back-to-school sales and record earnings. Especially outstanding sales from iPoint pencil sharpeners, titanium scissors, and first aid kits contributed to the success. In addition, the Company is on course for a new annual sales and earnings record in 2015. The benefits of the combined purchasing power and the further […]

Acme United (ACU – $17.54) again set a new all-time third quarter earnings record. Especially outstanding sales from iPoint pencil sharpeners, titanium scissors, and first aid kits contributed to the success. Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2015, reached $29.9 million, slightly down compared with sales of $30.0 million in the third quarter of 2014. Net income in […]

Walter C. Johnsen, the Chairman and CEO of Acme United Corporation (ACU – $16.66) made a presentation earlier this week at the Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference in New York City. The conference attracted over 2,000 attendees. Next to presenting Acme to a broad audience, Mr. Johnsen also met several institutional investors and analysts during one-on-one sessions. It is […]

In today’s interview we welcome back Mr. Walter C. Johnsen, the Chairman and CEO of Acme United Corp (ACU – $17.31). The Company announced record sales and earnings for its second quarter, a couple of weeks ago, and it has plenty of growth opportunities in the coming quarters. So we had lots to talk about. In the interview, Mr. Johnsen […]