ACME UNITED CORP

# Acme United Corporation

Based in Shelton, Connecticut, Acme United Corporation manufactures and distributes cutting tools, measuring instruments, first aid supplies, and related products across consumer and industrial markets. The company operates through multiple brand portfolios: Westcott supplies scissors, shears, knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, and craft products; Clauss offers cutting tools; and DMT provides sharpening solutions for knives, scissors, chisels, and sporting equipment. The company's first aid and safety segment includes First Aid Only branded kits and solutions, PhysiciansCare over-the-counter medications and eyewash products, Spill Magic cleanup solutions, First Aid Central safety supplies, Safety Made promotional kits, and Med-Nap antiseptic wipes.

The company distributes its products across North America and internationally through multiple channels including wholesale and retail stationery distributors, office supply superstores, mass market retailers, industrial and medical distributors, school supply channels, drug store retailers, hardware chains, and direct-to-consumer websites. Its customer base spans school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial segments.

Acme United operates with approximately 633 full-time employees and maintains a market capitalization of $0.2 billion. The company was incorporated in Connecticut and has operated since its founding in 1867, originally as Acme Shear Company before adopting its current name in 1971.