ACME UNITED CORP
Acme United Corporation is an American supplier of cutting, measuring and safety products for the school, home, office, hardware and industrial markets. The company was organized as a partnership in 1867 and incorporated in 1873 under the laws of the State of Connecticut. It is publicly traded on the NYSE American with symbol ACU.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
Acme United Corporation is an American supplier of cutting, measuring and safety products for the school, home, office, hardware and industrial markets. The company was organized as a partnership in 1867 and incorporated in 1873 under the laws of the State of Connecticut. It is publicly traded on the NYSE American with symbol ACU. [3]
Acme United's operations are in the United States, Canada, Europe (located in Germany) and Asia (located in Hong Kong and China). The operations in the United States, Canada and Europe are primarily involved in product development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, administrative and distribution activities. The operations in Asia consist of sourcing, quality control and sales activities. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $191.5 million, compared to $193.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2022, a decrease of 1%. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $17.8 million, or $4.86 per diluted share, compared to $3,035,000, or $0.86 per diluted share, in 2022. [3]
The company's customers include Staples, Office Depot, OfficeMax, United Stationers, SP Richards, W.B. Mason, Home Depot, Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Grainger, McMaster-Carr, Meijer, Fred Meyer, WH Smith, and many other major chains. [3]
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Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: ACU (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [1]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was ACME UNITED CORP founded?
Founded: 1867. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Where is the headquarters of ACME UNITED CORP?
Headquarters location: Fairfield. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Sources and review dates
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Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.