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Acme United Corporation is a worldwide supplier of safety solutions and cutting technology serving the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. The company offers scissors, shears, knives...

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Niche player with diversified product portfolio and historical brands, but constrained growth outlook and valuation challenges...

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Industry Household Care
3 named competitors
1 recent developments
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Acme United Corporation Overview

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Acme United Corporation is a worldwide supplier of safety solutions and cutting technology serving the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. The company offers scissors, shears, knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, paper trimmers, safety cutters, and craft products under the Westcott brand; cutting tools under the Clauss brand; sharpening services under the DMT brand; and first aid kits and safety solutions under the First Aid Only brand.

Strategic Profile

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With a market capitalization of $171.4 million, ACU is classified as a micro-cap stock with approximately 3.8 million shares outstanding. In November 2023, GSM Holdings acquired the Camillus and Cuda hunting and fishing product lines from Acme United for $19.8 million as the company refocused on primary product lines.

Competitive Landscape

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Acme United competes in fragmented consumer products markets dominated by larger multi-category suppliers. Direct competitors include 3M (safety/first aid products), Fiskars (cutting tools and office supplies), and regional suppliers in scissors, sharpeners, and office products. The company's strength lies in heritage brand recognition and distribution rather than product innovation or scale advantages.

Industry Context

Acme United Corporation operates in Household Care.

Key facts

Founded: 1867 · Headquarters: Shelton, Connecticut, US · Employees: 649 · Revenue: ~$200M annually (based on recent quarterly data) · Market cap: $171.4M

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  • Portfolio of heritage brands (Westcott, Clauss, DMT, First Aid Only) provides brand recognition in school supply, office, and industrial channels
  • (November 2023) Divested hunting/fishing lines to focus on core cutting and safety solutions, raising $19.8 million to pay down debt
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  • November 2023Sold Camillus and Cuda hunting and fishing product lines to GSM Holdings for $19.8 million to refocus on core business
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3M First Aid ProductsIndustrial safety and first aid solutions→FiskarsCutting tools and office supplies→Stanley ToolsTools and industrial cutting solutions→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Acme United Corporation do?+
Acme United Corporation is a worldwide supplier of safety solutions and cutting technology serving the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. The company offers scissors, shears, knives...
What is Acme United Corporation's Cyborg Score?+
Acme United Corporation has a Cyborg Score of 5/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Acme United Corporation's main competitors?+
Named competitors include 3M First Aid Products, Fiskars, Stanley Tools. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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