ACME UNITED CORP

Acme United Corporation supplies first aid and medical products as well as cutting and sharpening technology to educational, commercial, and industrial markets. Its offerings comprise two core categories: first aid and medical supplies, and cutting and sharpening instruments. Key products include first aid kits, trauma and emergency response gear, antiseptic wipes, over-the-counter medications, fluid absorbent powder, scissors, shears, utility knives, and diamond sharpening tools. The company distributes these items to mass market and e-commerce retailers, industrial distributors, wholesale and stationery suppliers, office supply stores, sporting goods retailers, hardware chains, and direct consumers.

The enterprise operates facilities across the United States, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, and China. North American assembly, manufacturing, and distribution sites are located across Washington, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Tennessee, California, Massachusetts, Florida, and Quebec. Operations in Asia focus on product sourcing, planning, development, and quality assurance. The organization employs 649 full-time personnel. Acme United Corporation is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut.

Summary of the business section of Acme United's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of December 31, 2025, the Company employed 649 people, all of whom are full time and none of whom is covered by union contracts.”