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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.
The annual SHOT Show was held last week at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the event attracted a record overall attendance of 62,371. More than 1,600 exhibitors, from all 50 states and 100 countries, filled booth space covering 630,000 net square feet. The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show is the […]
Read moreAcme United (ACU – $10.94) had solid sales and earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. In fact, these were the Company’s highest third quarter numbers in its most recent history. Net sales for the quarter reached $20.4 million, while net income was $798,000, an increase of 7% and 17% respectively compared with the third quarter last year. […]
Read moreAcme United (ACU – $11.87) had good sales and earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. In fact, these were the Company’s highest third quarter numbers in its most recent history. Net sales for the quarter reached $20.4 million, compared with $19.0 million in the same period last year, an increase of 7%. Net income for the third […]
Read moreWalter Johnsen, the Chairman and CEO of Acme United (ACU – $11.82), rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) earlier this week. He was joined by several Acme management members and guests (see video below). This is a nice recognition by the Exchange towards Acme United and obviously an honor for the Company looking at the […]
Read moreAcme United (ACU – $11.15) was awarded a new patent that covers a broad range of titanium coating compositions and thicknesses, which enhance the wear resistance and hardness of cutting edges. This may sound like an everyday event, but it really represents the heart and soul of Acme United. Staying on top of things so that the latest and best […]
Read moreAcme United’s (ACU – $10.75) second quarter, ended June 30, 2012 was very strong. In fact, it were the Company’s highest quarterly sales and earnings numbers it ever achieved. Acme’s brands Westcott, Clauss, Camillus, Physicians Care and Pac-Kit all contributed to the Company’s success as each one had record quarterly sales. Net sales for the quarter reached $27.6 million, compared […]
Read moreAcme United’s (ACU – $10.59) second quarter, ended June 30, 2012 was very strong. Net sales for the quarter reached $27.6 million, compared with $24.0 million in the same period last year, or an increase of 15%. Net income for the second quarter of 2012 was $2.06 million, or $.66 per share, up 18% compared with $1.74 million, or $.56 […]
Read moreThe Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (ACU – $10.09) declared a cash dividend of 7 cents per share. The dividend is payable on July 23, 2012 to stockholders of record on the close of business on July 2, 2012. Acme United has been paying quarterly dividends for many years and has gradually increased the amount by 1 cent […]
Read moreAfter the successful acquisition of Pac-Kit early last year, Acme United (ACU – $10.10) has again expanded its product portfolio by acquiring certain assets of The C-Thru Ruler Company, a supplier of drafting, measuring, lettering and stencil products. Acme paid approximately $1.47 million in an all cash transaction for the inventory, tooling, brands, and other intellectual property of C-Thru. However, […]
Read moreAcme United (ACU – $10.82) released excellent numbers for its first quarter, ending March 31, 2012. Sales reached $16.9 million, up 17% compared with sales of $14.4 million in the first quarter of 2011. Net income more than doubled from $120,000, or $0.04 per share, in the first quarter of 2011 to $260,000, or $0.08 per share, in the comparable […]
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