Acme United Corporation Overview
Pro stress-test →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
Pro stress-test →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
Pro stress-test →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 & Personal Products Manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1867 · Headquarters: Shelton, Connecticut, US · Employees: 649 · Revenue: ~$200M annually (based on recent quarterly data) · Market cap: $171.4M