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| Symbol (US): | ACU |
| Website: | www.acmeunited.com |
Acme United Corporation is an innovative supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments, and safety products for school, home, office, hardware and industrial use. Its leading brands include Westcott, Clauss, First Aid Only, PhysiciansCare and Pac-Kit.
Acme United (ACU – $17.50) acquired First Aid Only, Inc, a supplier of first aid kits, refills, and safety products, for $13.8 million in cash. First Aid Only reached revenues of $17.3 million in 2013 and is expected to be immediately accretive. First Aid Only founder Mark Miller started the business in 1988 out of his garage. The company pioneered […]
Read moreAcme United (ACU – $16.75) started the year on the right foot. First quarter sales and earnings showed strong growth. And more is expected for the coming quarters as many new products such as Camillus hunting, fixed blades and folding knives are ready to launch later this year. The Company’s balance sheet is strong. Its current loan agreement provides for […]
Read moreAcme United’s (ACU – $17.50) sales during the three months ended March 31, 2014, reached $19.2 million, up 9% compared with sales of $17.7 million in the first quarter of 2013. Net income in the first quarter of 2014 rose by 19 percent to $368,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, versus $309,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the comparable […]
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Acme United (ACU – $17.58) broke another sales record in fiscal year 2013. All brands contributed to this strong performance. Acme United constantly introduces new tools and gains market share with its existing products, leading to growth in both revenues and earnings. The Company’s balance sheet is healthy and can handle an acquisition when the right opportunity comes along. For […]
Read moreAcme United (ACU – $15.93) had an excellent 2013. It achieved record revenues of $89.6 million, compared to $84.4 million in 2012, an increase of 6%. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $4,003,000, or $1.22 per diluted share, compared to $3,549,000, or $1.13 per diluted share last year, a 13% increase in net income and 8% […]
Read moreLast week, the 36th SHOT Show was held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. Manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, optics, cutlery, apparel, accessories and law enforcement equipment introduced new products and services that retailers will offer consumers during the course of the year. More than 1,600 exhibiting companies from over 100 countries filled the 635,000 square feet […]
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Mr. Walter Johnsen, the Chairman and CEO of Acme United Corporation (ACU – $15.25), shares his feelings about the ongoing fourth quarter in this exclusive Smallcaps.us interview. Mr. Johnsen also gives his view on 2014. Further, he discusses Camillus’ geographical expansion, the products that are bound to do very well and the significant cost savings resulting from the purchase of […]
Read moreAfter achieving the best quarterly sales and earnings numbers in its entire history in the second quarter, Acme United (ACU – $14.57) also set a new third quarter sales record for the period ending September 30, 2013. Strong sales of back-to-school products such as titanium kids scissors and stainless scissors contributed to the success. Sales of first aid kits to […]
Read moreAfter achieving the best quarterly sales and earnings numbers in its entire history in the previous quarter, Acme United (ACU – $15.02) now set a new third quarter sales record for the period ending September 30, 2013. Strong sales of back-to-school products such as titanium kids scissors and stainless scissors contributed to the success. Also sales of our first aid […]
Read moreAcme United (ACU – $14.91) hired John Ward as General Manager of Acme United Canada. He replaces Harry Wanless, who retired. Mr. Ward was formerly Director of Sales at Esselte Corporation, where he was a key contributor to the successful launch and growth of the Dymo identification product line. After Esselte’s acquisition by Newell Rubbermaid in 2005, Mr. Ward was […]
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