FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2006--Fortune Small Business announced that Acme United Corporation (AMEX:ACU) has been ranked 53rd on the sixth annual FSB 100 list of the fastest growing small companies in America. The list which is comprised of public companies appears in the July/August issue of FORTUNE Small Business and is available at FSB.com.

The companies were measured by revenue and earnings-per-share growth and stock performance over the past three years.

Walter C. Johnsen, President and CEO said, "We are excited that Acme United has been selected for the second year in a row as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. We continue to expand our distribution channels, gain market share and invest in new products."

Acme United Corporation is a specialized supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments, and safety products for school, home, industrial and office use.

    CONTACT: Acme United Corporation, Fairfield
             Paul G. Driscoll, 203-254-6060

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