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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, Camillus, PhysiciansCare and Pac-Kit.
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 personalized Camillus tools by doing […]
Read moreAcme 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 least, double its current paper […]
Read moreAcme 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 TV series is licensed for […]
Read moreFor 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, for the same period last […]
Read moreAcme United (ACU – $9.42) performed strongly during the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. The Company recorded sales of $19 million, compared to $16.1 million in the third quarter of 2010, an increase of 18%. For the third quarter of 2011, net income was $682,000, or $.22 per diluted share, compared with $612,000 or $.19 per diluted share, for […]
Read moreWhile we’re always on the lookout for new and interesting companies to introduce at Smallcaps.us, we believe that staying up-to-date on our current investments is even more important. That’s why we’re pleased to announce an update interview with Mr. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO of Acme United Corporation (ACU – $9.11). The interview touches upon Acme’s turnaround in Europe, […]
Read moreLate September, Acme United’s (ACU – $9.35) Asia Pacific team, along with a few people from the US head office, attended Paperworld China, the largest trade event in Asia for stationery and office supplies. Mr. Walter Johnsen, Acme’s Chairman and CEO, said the exhibition was well attended and many prospective buyers visited the Acme United booth. Global retailers like Wal-Mart, […]
Read moreSince mid August, Acme United’s (ACU – $10.10) stock has risen over 6%. A true achievement amid this market turmoil, thanks to its solid fundamentals, a 3% dividend and strong outlook. 1. Solid Fundamentals Net sales for Acme United’s second quarter, ended June 30, 2011, were $24.0 million, compared to $20.6 million in the comparable period of 2010, or an […]
Read moreAcme United’s (ACU – $9.40) Board of Directors agreed to increase the Company’s quarterly dividend with 1 cent to 7 cents per share. At today’s share price, that’s an annual yield of almost 3%, which is much higher than the interest rate you earn on a regular savings account or a 10-year bond. Acme has been paying quarterly dividends for […]
Read moreDuring the second quarter, ended June 30, 2011, Acme United (ACU – $10.10), the supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments and safety products, generated sales of $24.0 million, an increase of 17% compared with the same period last year. Back to school sales were strong, Pac-Kit, which was recently acquired, is already contributing nicely and new product sales are doing […]
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