FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 19, 2015-- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE MKT: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 9 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on July 22, 2015 to stockholders of record on the close of business on July 1, 2015.

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is an innovative supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments, and safety products for school, home, office, hardware and industrial use. Its leading brands include Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus®, CUDA®, PhysiciansCare ®,Pac-Kit ® and First Aid Only®. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.com

Forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation, statements related to the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including without limitation the following: (i) the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the Company’s plans and results of operations will be affected by the Company’s ability to manage its growth, and (iii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Acme United Corporation
Paul G. Driscoll, 203-254-6060
FAX: 203-254-6521